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[Lizzie Zoom]

The bonnet support arms have developed the fault of not being able to hold up the bonnet when open after a few minutes.  The hydraulic strength of them has almost gone.

Are there new replacements on the market please?

Many thanks.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

SGS Engineering might be worth a look.

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/

[cam.in.head]

chances are it's just one that's failed making it drop but they seem to be available new on ebay if needs be ! or a used one as they seem pretty reliable

[Lizzie Zoom]

SGS Engineering might be worth a look.

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/

Thanks

[Lizzie Zoom]

chances are it's just one that's failed making it drop but they seem to be available new on ebay if needs be ! or a used one as they seem pretty reliable

Thanks

[Lizzie Zoom]

Thanks for the advise.  Just ordered two from my favourite parts supplier for the Omega, Autodoc

[TheBoy]

Replace in pairs always best idea. Generally f one is tired, other won’t be far behind.

The quick release clips can be fiddly if not done one before

[Doctor Gollum]

If they're getting weak, the cold highlights it.

Some 3in1 on the clips a day or so before can help free them up along with a slim, flat screwdriver. Obviously try not to stab your, the windscreen or bodywork as you do them and change one side at a time.

[TheBoy]

If they're getting weak, the cold highlights it.

Some 3in1 on the clips a day or so before can help free them up along with a slim, flat screwdriver. Obviously try not to stab your, the windscreen or bodywork as you do them and change one side at a time.

Starting with weakest, and if the remaining strut is not strong enough, borrow a set of hands from passers by

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Or a stick of the appropriate length. Thats what Ive been using at the front of the Boxster for the last couple of years. 

[ronnyd]

I needed a broom handle to hold up the boot lid of the Mk2 Granny i once had. 

[Lizzie Zoom]

Well, I may have put off replacing the HBV and cam cover gaskets due to my health and the soooo cold temperatures, but at least today I replaced the bonnet support arms as soon as they arrived from Autodoc!

The arms I purchased are made by JP Group a/s of Denmark, part no. 1281202500, and are an exact, great quality, replacement for the originals.  Fitted within 20 minutes, so I feel happy now - onto the other two main jobs when I can!

[TheBoy]

I nice easy win, and doable on a chilly day without getting too pissed off

[Lizzie Zoom]

I nice easy win, and doable on a chilly day without getting too pissed off

Yes, indeed TB!

Trouble is I keep putting off the HBV renewal and cam cover gaskets work    Maybe the warmer weather will come along for me soon

[Nick W]

Ensuring the heater works is not a job to delay when it's the middle of winter . HBV isn't a difficult or long job, unlike replacing the heater matrix.