Bonnet/Hood struts

Hi..have the same shocks = struts, still working but interesed in how to get them rebuild.
Seams in the US the team is using replacment, with smaller cylinder diameter..want to keep original..
Matthias

How do you open them?

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Originally posted by #7395 GR3 -75:
How do you open them?

Hello Anders, you need a press of course, to press down the rod to remove the first circlip.

then about 15mm below the cir clip is another one
again use the press to lower the rod, and remove the second circlip, but cover the top with a cloth for there is of course air pressure within. (the air and oil are thrown everywhere)

you will then see the large rubber seal is at the top of the tube, and is extremely difficult to pull out.

I removed the seal by drilling a 6mm hole in the bottom of the tube, and knocking it out with a long round 4mm rod.

I did this knowing I would not be renovating the old struts but inserting a New style strut inside the old one.

I hope to have this done by the end of next week.

I got my struts back today, and the "New" strut sits inside the old one.

Also re used the top bonnet connectors, to get them to screw onto the new 8mm struts a helicoil was used in each unit, the new strut sits in a plastic cup at the bottom and a new spacer was turned to fit at the top using the 2 original cir clips to retain in place, waiting for the decal now.

A pal carried out the machining as I don't have a lathe or the skills to use one properly.

Very cool, Peter!

Great Idea!

You are tripping through the clover dodging dog's breakfasts!

(I think that's an expression you might use in jolly old Manchester!)

Hello Rocky,

your going to have to explain that one for me please.

( I think I might have it but am far from sure )

Bedtime now mate so nite all.

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Peter

Hello Peter, can you send me your email?



Does anyone know of companies that can renovate the stock decklid struts?

A year or so ago, Larry Stock of Pantera Parts Connection in Carson City, NV found someone who rebuilds Corte & Cosso air shocks for our decklid (and others), with new seals etc. He's done a few for originality buffs. Try [larrys@panteraparts.com]

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Peter

Hello Peter, can you send me your email?



Does anyone know of companies that can renovate the stock decklid struts?

fenlon7@gmail.com

I don't think the original struts when reconditioned are reliable for very long, thats why I tried a different method.
best Peter