Tailgate struts for xc40 2019
If you can catch it in time with oiling then you should be able to put off replacement. Mine had the original plastic shrouded struts and I had no warning, fine one day and the next the tailgate wouldn't shut automatically as the springs had rusted and expanded causing resistance.
2023 B4 Plus Dark FWD in Silver Dawn. Tinted Rear Windows. Spare Wheel & Tow Bar dealer fitted.
Gone - 2019 T4 R-Design FWD in Bursting Blue. Winter & Convenience Packs, Power Seat, Front Park Assist, Rear Camera, Spare Wheel & Tow Bar.
Gone - 2019 T4 R-Design FWD in Bursting Blue. Winter & Convenience Packs, Power Seat, Front Park Assist, Rear Camera, Spare Wheel & Tow Bar.
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James_T_Kirk
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@Roy03 - how do you get the oil in the strut?Roy03 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 18, 2024 11:39 am I had a drivers side strut that groaned, and I tried wd 40 and GT85, no better, but another poster said he used engine oil on his struts, so I tried doing that for a few days, and now that strut sounds like it did when I got the car, over 3 yrs ago, so I would try that, you have nothing to lose. it has been quiet for over 3 weeks now, so fingers crossed!
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James_T_Kirk
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Thank you. I was going to ask if they can be opened and cleaned/oiled then I saw this.
Mine creaked to the point where the door no longer closed automatically. I bought a new original one through an advertisement at half the price and protected both with rubber gaskets for siphons in order to prevent water penetration. My T5 recharge 2021 is not covered by warranty, I bought it used a few months ago.
Made of elastic rubber. I lubricated the inner part with a little liquid dish detergent to make it easier to slide onto the strut. I unhooked the thicker part of the strut and put on the rubber part. I hope it will protect against further water penetration
Neat solution and like you hope it does the trick.
2023 B4 Plus Dark FWD in Silver Dawn. Tinted Rear Windows. Spare Wheel & Tow Bar dealer fitted.
Gone - 2019 T4 R-Design FWD in Bursting Blue. Winter & Convenience Packs, Power Seat, Front Park Assist, Rear Camera, Spare Wheel & Tow Bar.
Gone - 2019 T4 R-Design FWD in Bursting Blue. Winter & Convenience Packs, Power Seat, Front Park Assist, Rear Camera, Spare Wheel & Tow Bar.
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DADDY KOOL
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Is there any gas in the electric operated struts ? Mine is groaning and I wondered if i could drill a small hole in bottom to let water out ! then seal it and drill another in the top to put some oil in and then reseal same!
