Bonnet struts

gnu · 2nd December 2023, 19:07

I noticed earlier, whilst opening the bonnet to change a headlight bulb, the gas struts felt weak. Is it a thing when they are really cold, say -2 oC, they are going to lose strength, or do I need to replace?

Rev Jules · 3rd December 2023, 08:09

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Originally Posted by gnu

I noticed earlier, whilst opening the bonnet to change a headlight bulb, the gas struts felt weak. Is it a thing when they are really cold, say -2 oC, they are going to lose strength, or do I need to replace?

Just replaced mine they were doing the same, bought a pair from DMGRS £42
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Arctic · 3rd December 2023, 09:19

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Originally Posted by gnu

I noticed earlier, whilst opening the bonnet to change a headlight bulb, the gas struts felt weak. Is it a thing when they are really cold, say -2 oC, they are going to lose strength, or do I need to replace?

Hi Michael.
I should imagine that by now they will need changing, link below for you.

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-...lgate/rover/75

gnu · 3rd December 2023, 10:59

Thanks for the responses. I’ll add them to the to do list. I don’t fancy the bonnet crashing on my head due to a gust of wind!

bl52krz · 3rd December 2023, 23:25

I havethe SGS nitrolift struts on the boot and bonnet. They are very good. The boot is hard to push up and when up will never come down on its own. Had them for around 3 years.

Ed3 · 4th December 2023, 00:52

while thinking what to do - I cut a piece of wooden brush handle to size that rests horizontally across the front of the engine bay with the bonnet closed and I place vertically when needed.

DMGRS · 4th December 2023, 14:15

We have them here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...kk500010-oem-q

Tried and tested by us, and they're slightly stronger than the originals too (about 8% more lifting force).

Rev Jules · 4th December 2023, 14:17

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

I havethe SGS nitrolift struts on the boot and bonnet. They are very good. The boot is hard to push up and when up will never come down on its own. Had them for around 3 years.

I fitted mine from DMRGS,, and the bonnet lifts up by itself soon as released.

Rev.

FrattonEnder · 5th December 2023, 15:43

You will find that gas struts become less effective when it's colder - basic physics - but not by a huge amount. I've noticed it mainly on my boot struts, probably as i'm in there nearly every day - in the summer the boot will be propelled skywards quite rapidly but about now it may just need a little human assistance. These are SGS nitro struts I fitted about 18 months ago.

rovertone · 5th December 2023, 21:58

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

I havethe SGS nitrolift struts on the boot and bonnet. They are very good. The boot is hard to push up and when up will never come down on its own. Had them for around 3 years.

I have the same problem with boot struts from SGS, they have to be pushed up for the last 1/3rd of movement. I sent back the ones they supplied originally and they said there was no fault and were returning them back, they lost them so had to send another new pair which were no different.
I just put up with it but a regularly clonk to my forehead keeps reminding me that I need to remember push the lid up!!

2nd December 2023, 19:07	#1
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gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 703 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	Thanks for the responses. I’ll add them to the to do list. I don’t fancy the bonnet crashing on my head due to a gust of wind! __________________ gnu

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DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,354 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	We have them here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...kk500010-oem-q Tried and tested by us, and they're slightly stronger than the originals too (about 8% more lifting force). __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

5th December 2023, 15:43	#9
FrattonEnder Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gloucester Posts: 241 Thanks: 40 Thanked 47 Times in 28 Posts	You will find that gas struts become less effective when it's colder - basic physics - but not by a huge amount. I've noticed it mainly on my boot struts, probably as i'm in there nearly every day - in the summer the boot will be propelled skywards quite rapidly but about now it may just need a little human assistance. These are SGS nitro struts I fitted about 18 months ago. __________________ Serial Longbridge owner - Rover 213SE, Rover 216GTi, Rover 416 SLi, MG ZS 120+, MG ZT CDTi, MG ZT-T 190. Flies in the ointment - Ford Mondeo Mk4 CDTi Zetec, MINI Cooper 1.6

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Ed3 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi saloon Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 307 Thanks: 88 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	while thinking what to do - I cut a piece of wooden brush handle to size that rests horizontally across the front of the engine bay with the bonnet closed and I place vertically when needed.