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It's not an MoT item.I reckon it would fail if the bonnet dropped and hit the tester on the back of the head.
And it would have done as it was falling on my head!! It is why I HAD to replace the struts
You're missing the point. It's not about longevity so much as being upto the job in the first place.As has been mentioned, FL bonnet struts are stronger than PFL/MFL, due to extra weight of the bonnet, and the leverage effect of where that extra weight is.
No issue with pattern struts, but check the specs, just don't rely on some offshore pikey website to get it right, in the same way you would not expect Euroshite to get the parts correct. Or, following in from Mutha's crank sensor thread, even GM dealers in some cases.
Many cross reference lookup software used by aftermarket shops is actually american, and is often more wrong than right. For example, I know for a fact that if I put the oil recommended by Euroshite in my car, I'd be on a low loader in less than 1000 miles, as the yankee variant of mine never got a DPF, unlike all european variants.
I understand that TB, but when the price of the part is so relatively cheap as these strutts were, and being fitted to a 22 year old car, if they last only 5 years, then they will probably see the car out and me!!
If we are still around then, I will just buy another set for another 5 years. Any longer will just be a bonus
First time a stiff breeze drops the bonnet on your bonce, you'll appreciate the difference
Yes, have fun Rangie!.
Always liked staying in a caravan, but neither my husband or I ever towed one. We often rented a site large site caravan for our holidays when the kids were young.
That may have been due to the fact that in my business travels driving a lot on the M4, M5 and M6 in especially the Summer months, I used to see so many "vans" on their sides, with towing vehicle still attached, after the driver had lost control due to a) poor driving b) strong cross winds or c) pure stupidly of not having the right tow vehicle vs the weight of the caravan!
Still, it seems Rangie you are well experienced in enjoying the caravan experience, so best of luck to you!
Always leave plenty of a gap for braking as you have two extra tons pushing you on and stick to the 60 mph limit, I see idiots belting past me at 70-80 mph & the caravan is bouncing from side to side , they haven't a chance in hell of pulling up in a straight line if the need arises.
As has been mentioned, FL bonnet struts are stronger than PFL/MFL, due to extra weight of the bonnet, and the leverage effect of where that extra weight is.
No issue with pattern struts, but check the specs, just don't rely on some offshore pikey website to get it right, in the same way you would not expect Euroshite to get the parts correct. Or, following in from Mutha's crank sensor thread, even GM dealers in some cases.
Many cross reference lookup software used by aftermarket shops is actually american, and is often more wrong than right. For example, I know for a fact that if I put the oil recommended by Euroshite in my car, I'd be on a low loader in less than 1000 miles, as the yankee variant of mine never got a DPF, unlike all european variants.
Having said that I once witnessed a very large caravan on it's side, blocking all 3 lanes of the M6, with the towing lorry, no less right over the crash barrier! Sorry, once more my posts are duplicating!!You're becoming a right old 'boardhog' Lizzie.
Not deliberately, but I have now clicked that it seems when you compose a post you cannot amend it as we used to once sent. We used to have the option of amending,, adding to, or deleting an post shortly after doing it, but now the only option is "Quote"!!
Beware, facelift needs 290N struts, pre facelift is 240N. I think the threads are different too, facelift coarser.
JP GROUP 1281202500 Bonnet strut Extension Force: 240N - will struggle to lift the heavier facelift bonnet
Do not understand this.
I bought the struts, checked by Autodoc's system to match with my 2003 3.2 saloon, and they are doing the job perfectly, and are MNOT struggling to keep the bonnet up!
Ron's Omega is a facelift like mine and surely as a 2.6 has the same struts.
Beware, facelift needs 290N struts, pre facelift is 240N. I think the threads are different too, facelift coarser.
JP GROUP 1281202500 Bonnet strut Extension Force: 240N - will struggle to lift the heavier facelift bonnet
Do not understand this.
I bought the struts, checked by Autodoc's system to match with my 2003 3.2 saloon, and they are doing the job perfectly, and NOT struggling to keep the bonnet up!
Ron's Omega is a facelift like mine and surely as a 2.6 has the same struts.
Beware, facelift needs 290N struts, pre facelift is 240N. I think the threads are different too, facelift coarser.
JP GROUP 1281202500 Bonnet strut Extension Force: 240N - will struggle to lift the heavier facelift bonnet
Hello lizzie you made a post recently on bonnet struts I made a note of which you said were best but cant find it could you give me the name of the prefered supplier Regards Ron
