[928uk] Tailgate Gas Struts

[Simon Crowe]

Regarding the boot seal, I'd recommend the Porsche part.

I bought a replacement seal for my S4 from a well known uk supplier, and although it fitted ok it has developed some splits in it over approx 5 years. I assume the splits are simply from the constant compression on the seal.

I have just replaced my original GTS seal with the genuine article, but the original seal only has one split in it down by the lock, even though it's 22 years old.



> On 26 Jan 2017, at 11:08, Darren Norman <darren.norman2 at ntlworld.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ian/Mark
> 
> That’s great timing, as I'm also in need of both front and back gas struts.
> 
> I agree it's great to support a UK manufacturer. 
> 
> I'll be placing an order shortly!
> 
> 
> Darren
> 
> 91 S4
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 928uk [mailto:928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk] On Behalf Of Ian Marsh via 928uk
> Sent: 26 January 2017 10:46
> To: 'mark lovett'; 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [928uk] Tailgate Gas Struts
> 
> Mark,
> 
> I bought my gas struts from SGS Engineering solutions in Derby 01332 576850 they have a good website http://www.sgs-engineering.com/
> 
> £12.99 each with a 2 year warranty.
> 
> Boot seal; mine is poor but OK for now I have seen them on ebay about £40, not sure of quality?
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Regards
> 
> Ian
> 
> 1990 S4 Auto
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mark lovett [mailto:marklovett66 at gmail.com]
> Sent: 26 January 2017 10:13
> To: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
> Subject: Tailgate Gas Struts
> 
> Hi All
> 
> I am now fed up with the tailgate catching me out and coming down on my head!. This seems to be worse in the winter, which I know is common with gas struts generally. Warmer conditions not an issue.
> 
> Has any one found a good brand they could recommend, or do I head down to OPC?.
> 
> Also after washing the car I noticed water drips on the rear sun visors. I am thinking this could be the tail gate seal, that has over time worn/failed. Has anyone got any thoughts. 
> 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Mark 89S4
> 
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