Aeroelastic
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Hi anyone knows if there are gas struts that suit 90 series bonnet instead of the stick that need to be propped every time the bonnet is opened? Will be quite handy
Why more manufacturers don't do sprung hinges like I had on my Volvo, I don't know... You got flick a lever and then the bonnet would go to vertical
Not as easy as it sounds methinks. Need the weight of the bonnet, calculate the newton pressure of strut required then work out the length (open/closed), then work out where it will mount inside the compartment. There are universal kits and just had a look at my 90 engine bay and thought...…. I'd keep the arm IMO
these might fit , take a look at the second pic and make the pic bigger they look close enough
bonnet strut
I have emailed the Australia company, for more details etc. And see if they will consider any group buy.If you decide to go ahead with these struts let me know. They might do a better deal (even if just on the P&P) for a couple of sets?
Wonder what they do these days....
Mainly break down (from the mid-90s onward). My 95 c-class and my mate's 94 e-class both died through rotten wiring, specially designed to biodegrade
Was it the engine loom or something else?
I remember there was a problem with early 90's S classes where the engine wiring loom would disintegrate! I used to have a 97 S class (proper old W140) and it was great, but unfortunately rust saw it off after 16 years.
I've also got a 99 C class - still going strong!