Toad Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 sigh only had car a week and the hydrolic jobby in the boot wont hold it open any more - is this an easy fix ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I see you have the standard spoiler on the tailgate so it does indeed sound as though a strut (unlikely to be both) is shot. They can be regassed or I suggest you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 works a ;little better now - not much mind so is it weather related, can any garage regas them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whazza22 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 My does that first thing in morning wen cold :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I've removed the counter weight in the boot and it started to stay open for a few months but now it's started to get colder it's not staying up as much. If its a problem for you have a look at sgs engineering: http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/car-boot-tailgate/nissan/350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drginger Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) The only time mine fell down and hit me on the head was when i had an inch of snow on it!!!! Edited November 11, 2012 by drginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shel Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I got some new ones from SGS Engineering so it stays up all the time now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Use the search button - we see this every year as the weather gets colder the gas constricts... if you can't lve with it you can replace or re-gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 are they easy to fit then - any guides i'm rubbish with cars lol - about time i learnt to do small little jobs like this but don;t want to mess it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 http://www.350z-uk.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&search_in=forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 its ok think i'll live with it and change in the summer if it doesn't improve - sorry to be a pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Took mine to SGS this summer, as we were passing by, saved having to take the struts off & post. Although the pressure was ok, they said, they re gassed a few extra psi, worked for about 2 weeks, now they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker1986 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Had this problem with ours when we first bought it, its common enough. Bought the uprated ones from SGS - problem fixed, work a treat 6 months later Hawker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I think I'll get a new set of these considering they now come with fittings already attached so no need to cut/saw/dremil the old ones off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Just fitted a new uprated set from SGS. Boot still won't open past the lock without help. But once open and with a little help, it will then open of its own accord all the way up. I now imagine that the counter weight (that I removed) will balance the boot better so that it can close with ease. I suspect the the reason the boot won;t open past the lock is not due to the gas struts but due to the two springs. Probably need a new set that will push the boot open quicker. I've tried the penny trick with no joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 more pennies needed! or pm the zman for some new springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 More pennies did the trick. I've got six each side! New set on order from Alex as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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