Touring tailgate struts

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Simon
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:59 pm

Are these easy to replace?

Mine have suddenly failed, and bloody hell the tailgate is heavy without them...
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:00 pm

Doddle to replace - just a C-spring at each end of the damper.
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:04 pm

Excellent, excuse my laziness, I just remembered mine had failed.

£25 each from BMW though... 8O
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:07 pm

Simon wrote:Excellent, excuse my laziness, I just remembered mine had failed.

£25 each from BMW though... 8O
...which is why good used ones are in demand! :)
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:12 pm

Grrr, we've recently sent 2 tourings to the crusher too!

Got any at the moment? :D
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:45 pm

PM sent Simon
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:05 am

Hi Mind and have someone hold the tailgate,as you said very heavy.I changed one on my wifes Compact without help and it cost me a new rear glass. :o:
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:08 am

I think I have a pair (spare) in the garage?
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:31 pm

Look for replacements on german E-bay.
I got a set from this seller http://stores.ebay.co.uk/unit-trader

Hope this helps ....

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