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Offline keano

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Boot strut trouble
« on: June 12, 2011, 10:13:34 pm »
Hi again  :happy2:

I realised over the weekend that my right hand boot strut is leaking fluid.  As a result my boot wont stay open as just one strut isn't strong enough to hold it. (As I found out when it bashed me on the head! )

Are these repairable? Or do I need another? Pricing would be great too if anyone knows?

All the best,

Nick  :smiley:
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Re: Boot strut trouble
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2011, 10:31:27 pm »
Sounds like the perfect excuse to fit boot poppers!
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Re: Boot strut trouble
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2011, 10:32:03 pm »
I would think new/breakers yard. :smiley:
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Re: Boot strut trouble
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2011, 10:36:44 pm »
Quote from: stealthwolf on June 12, 2011, 10:31:27 pm
Sounds like the perfect excuse to fit boot poppers!

Do go on...  :happy2:
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Re: Boot strut trouble
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2011, 10:40:39 pm »
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Re: Boot strut trouble
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2011, 11:04:15 pm »
thanks mate  :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
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Re: Boot strut trouble
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 08:11:09 am »
Mine failed about 2 months ago, cost around £35 from memory..

Seals failed for no reason, pissed fluid out same as yours keano..

Must be a RED Thang :laugh:
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Re: Boot strut trouble
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2011, 07:05:54 pm »
I fancy this auto boot pop option, will have to look into it
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Re: Boot strut trouble
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2011, 11:47:18 am »
This happened to my golf when in the south of France, They're only about £25 from VW iirc!
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