Date:         Wed, 27 Jun 2001 06:52:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
Subject:      Re: rear hatch struts
Comments: To: Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
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Mick:

No, I didn't "do" it but one got weaker and weaker so at the end the open
hatch would "creep" down which is when I replaced it because one isn't
strong enough to hold the hatch up.

Gripe: two fully charged struts are too strong making it hard to close the
hatch while inside, I wish they were adjustable!

You know what happens is that the oil in the cylinder hangs out at the
bottom normally which prevents the compressed air from escaping. Open the
hatch and the angle changes exposing the seal to air. After days of being
open, especially in hot weather, the compressed air starts leaking out and
they get weak.

So maybe I should leave the hatch open until it gets easier to close and
then treat in normally from then on.

Rachel
Entity Mick Kalber spoke thus:

>
> Rachel... have you done it?  Or you think it's a good idea.
>
> m