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hydraulic units on hatchback hatch
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:24 pm
by RedBaron
Has anybody got any suggestions as to how I can replace/renew/fix the telescopic dampers on the hatch. I have an exceptional condition '92 Sri. One thing mars it though, the dampers on the hatch have lost their damping ability with the result that I have to prop it open with a bit of wood! I have no idea where to even start looking for a solution. Would someone out there care to give me some advice on this. Thanks in advance from this Newbie
Re: hydraulic units on hatchback hatch
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:34 pm
by Envoy CDX
First port of call would be to look about and see if anyone is breaking a car with good dampers. I'm not sure if the Vectra B items will fit, pretty sure the MK3 Astra items are shorter though.
However, you could try somewhere like Autovaux or Vauxhall Spare Parts.
Re: hydraulic units on hatchback hatch
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:59 pm
by Gaz
vectra b hatch ones are identical.
Re: hydraulic units on hatchback hatch
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:20 pm
by branny361
easy swop , the 2 metal clips pop off releasing thjr ball and socket . whatch your head i was shocked how heavy the hatch is without them
Re: hydraulic units on hatchback hatch
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:45 pm
by Cavalier342
http://www.tailgatestruts.com/vauxhall/ ... e_years=99
I'm going to get a pair from this site after next payday. There are Vectra B ones on there as well.
Andrei.
Re: hydraulic units on hatchback hatch
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:31 pm
by planetc
or colour code the bit of wood, lol