Because I haven't had the opportunity to try FL1 when it was new, it would be interesting to learn how the rear door operated when the gas strut was new? When I bought mine 280 tkm driven 2004 FL1 the strut was extremely stiff. I have lubricated it often and now it's better but still I have to push the rear door open. It also stays open thanks to the strut but should it actually push the door open itself? Have you replaced the original strut?
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GrumpyGel
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Interesting thread.
I always thought it was to have a mini work out every time you open the door
I always thought it was to have a mini work out every time you open the door
That was my thoughts also firstInteresting thread.
I always thought it was to have a mini work out every time you open the door
Let's see what a new strut does. It was only like 20€.
GrumpyGel
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It'll be interesting to see your experience.That was my thoughts also first
Let's see what a new strut does. It was only like 20€.
Might invest in one myself.
Mind you by the sounds of it, your doors and struts might be frozen solid at the moment.
I was chatting to a fella this morning who had come to the end of his holiday here in NZ's, mid 20's, summer and he's off home to Oslo and temperatures 55 degrees colder!
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I might invest in one. The door on mine won't stay open on even the slightest slope, and I assume it should.
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Not a huge investment !!
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