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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Ewan on 02 October 2011, 12:38:31

Title: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: Ewan on 02 October 2011, 12:38:31
Hello,
I have left the bonnet slightly up for some weeks while I decide on the fate of my part dismantled car, and now find it wont stay up in the fully opened position. Is there anything that can be done about that?
Title: Re: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: albitz on 02 October 2011, 12:54:22
Sounds like the struts have lost pressure.No way of fixing them that Ive heard of, but someone else might know better. :-\
Title: Re: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: Andy B on 02 October 2011, 12:59:39
As Albs says new-to-you struts required.

Facelifts bonnets are apparently a little heavier than pre facelift bonnets & so have different struts.
Title: Re: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: albitz on 02 October 2011, 13:01:37
My old prefacelift had this problem.Every time I had my head under the bonnet and there was a bit of a strong breeze the bloody bonnet would come down on my head.Most annoying. ::) ;D
Title: Re: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: Andy B on 02 October 2011, 13:03:25
My old prefacelift had this problem.Every time I had my head under the bonnet and there was a bit of a strong breeze the bloody bonnet would come down on my head.Most annoying. ::) ;D

Likewise, hence 'new' struts on my car  :y :y :y
Title: Re: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: albitz on 02 October 2011, 13:04:38
I sold the car. ;D ;D
Title: Re: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: Ewan on 02 October 2011, 16:02:54
Thanks guys.
Title: Re: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: Jimbob on 02 October 2011, 16:51:14
these used to do bonnet im sure....could be worth a call

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/pages/strutsearch/make/vauxhall/range/Omega
Title: Re: bonnet struts depressurised
Post by: twiglet on 02 October 2011, 18:12:28
My old prefacelift had this problem.Every time I had my head under the bonnet and there was a bit of a strong breeze the bloody bonnet would come down on my head.Most annoying. ::) ;D

That explains alot!!  :D ;D :P