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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: lgriffiths on June 22, 2018, 23:28

Title: Enginebay lid support strut rattle
Post by: lgriffiths on June 22, 2018, 23:28
The metal support strut which holds the enginebay lid open has started to rattle. Noticed a few others mention it but not read any solutions.
I'll experiment tomorrow , but anyone found a fix? I'm thinking maybe a second clip to hold it down...


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Title: Re: Enginebay lid support strut rattle
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 23, 2018, 07:25
Fit gas struts and throw the rod away![emoji38]


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Title: Re: Enginebay lid support strut rattle
Post by: lgriffiths on June 23, 2018, 07:34
I'm very tempted by fitting a gas strut.

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Title: Re: Enginebay lid support strut rattle
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 23, 2018, 07:45
Can't remember if I can post the fleabay link here but they don't show up with words you'd expect them to in a search.
Try "bonnet hood engine gas strut damper"
Others are available and the mounts that come are a little "industrial" but not as shown in the ebay photos.


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