swfblade 0 Posted January 14, 2005 The screwy on bit has come off out the hole, and im wondering how to reattach it. Ive tried araldite, but its not strong enuf! Any sugestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted January 14, 2005 dunno, my new C has the same problem (big hole instead of [technical name] springy thingy [/technical name] :roll: ) I hadn't realised just how much use that springy thingy actually IS... :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louie Lungbubble 0 Posted January 14, 2005 :scratch: All this technical jargon is waaaaay over my head! Are you talking about the gas ram sringy thing, or the parcel shelf rubbery springy thingy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted January 14, 2005 The threaded collar inside the tailagte has broken, you'll have to replace the whole lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted January 14, 2005 Louie Lungbubble, the springy thingy in the bottom of the tailgate which lifts the lid by an inch or so when you press the open button... ;) You should NEVER try to fix/modify the gas rams/struts unless you have a death wish... :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 14, 2005 Yep, the 'thing' is an assistor/damper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2cc 0 Posted January 14, 2005 :shock: :shock: amazing what you learn on here, I'd often wondered what that was Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeavisJem 0 Posted January 14, 2005 I don't have on :) Dare i ask how much they are ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBOB 0 Posted January 14, 2005 :lol: You lost me at the first post :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swfblade 0 Posted January 14, 2005 The threaded collar inside the tailagte has broken, you'll have to replace the whole lot. thnx kev. when u say the whole lot, u dont mean the whole boot lid do u? coz that wud suck. Looking at ETKA i assume u mean VAG part no's: 535 827 761 (Fastener)[/*:m:e8726] 905 814 01 (plug)[/*:m:e8726] 535 827 765 (threaded plate)[/*:m:e8726] The thing with that is that all those parts I have and they look 100% aok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_B 0 Posted January 14, 2005 the assister in question is about 7quid from the stealer if i remember correctly. mine broke and its a pain in the arse trying to lift the tailgate without it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swfblade 0 Posted January 16, 2005 ok ive sussed it. The bit thats broke off the "fastener" made such a clean brake, u cant see where its broken!!! I'll go get a new one from Wayside parts in MK in the mornin. Cheers 4 help guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted January 16, 2005 Happened to me in my valver - heard something rolling about in the back and when I opened the boot there was black plastic rod with a spring as there black collar had broken. I just left it - does it actually do anything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted January 16, 2005 mine just had a bung in the hole and when i replaced the boot the new one had a spring assistor, very handy for the remote boot release Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted January 16, 2005 i've not got one, someone take a pic!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
