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20th December 2021, 19:03 | #11 |
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Where's your sense of adventure? Checking fluid levels and routine maintenance is far more exciting knowing the bonnet could come down without warning at any time.
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20th December 2021, 19:17 | #12 |
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It's the American spelling Ian. Prise is preferred!
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20th December 2021, 19:43 | #13 |
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Given that all car manufacturers will skimp on the cost of components to the detriment of quality I have no idea why Rover fitted gas struts when a simple steel rod would have done the same job for a fraction of the cost.
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https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-boot-tailgate HOW TO FIT https://www.sgs-engineering.com/help...te-gas-struts/
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21st December 2021, 12:24 | #16 |
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Fitting ZT bonnet struts
Many thanks for all the responses. Wisdom combined with humour!
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21st December 2021, 12:36 | #17 |
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Just try lifting the R75 bonnet without gas struts fitted and you will then know why!
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21st December 2021, 15:19 | #18 |
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I've done the bonnet and boot on my ZT with new struts from SGS, along with the boot on my departed Mondeo. Simple to fit and the fact I no longer get a bonnet pin or boot latch in my skull when there's the slightest breeze is an absolute bonus!
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