Boot problems

Post by **hatch360** » 01 Dec 2006 12:42 am

Had this problem for a while

Twhen i open the boot it won't stay up, so i have to hold it p with a broom everytime i want to put something in it. However when i took the spoiler off, it stayed open then i put it back on it and it wouldnt stay up. What do i do?????

Post by **SteveP** » 01 Dec 2006 12:55 am

New boot struts dude! Common failure, the boot struts are probably still strong enough to hold the boot without the weight of the spoiler.

Post by **petefarrell360** » 01 Dec 2006 12:56 am

Spot on, or that the non spoiler struts have been fitted, which aren't of such a high rating.
Pete

Post by **redline** » 01 Dec 2006 09:18 am

As Pete says , there are two different ratings on the boot struts , one type for cars with spoilers and one for those without ,
just make sure you order the right ones if you replace them .

secondhand struts are not usually worth bothering with because they are usually just as weak as the ones you have taken off

iirc I think you have to save the boot light switch from your old strut as new ones do not come with it fitted ,
I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong about this.

Post by **Chris_C** » 01 Dec 2006 10:48 am

Nope, you're right Mick! One of the struts has a wire going to it, save the part of the strut that connects to that wire. The sockets of the ball and socket joints unscrew. You may find you need a bit of plastic tube to make the screw contact the right length on the new strut, else the light will never go off!

Post by **classicswede** » 01 Dec 2006 11:34 pm

Are they still available form Volvo?
Or is it just secondary market that needs the mod?

Post by **Chris_C** » 04 Dec 2006 10:31 am

Never tried Volvo tbh, mine were from German and Swedish... Something like £20 for a pair of spoiler ones.

Post by **classicswede** » 04 Dec 2006 09:14 pm

I don't like the seconadry market ones on the 240 as they only last about 12 months. It doesnt make sense as the original ones last for 15 - 20 years.

Post by **petefarrell360** » 05 Dec 2006 01:44 am

Yeah, I know what you mean, someone put a brand new, supposedly uprated pair on my 360, never seemed any good from the start.

Pete

Post by **Chris_C** » 05 Dec 2006 10:30 am

I do agree Dai, although I got 4 years out of the GSF ones. Anyone know if Volvo does still do them?