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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: bmouthboyo on 15 January 2011, 19:52

Title: Boot strut problem
Post by: bmouthboyo on 15 January 2011, 19:52

Hi,

Recently my boot strut came out of the top whole it usually located in. It looked a little rusty so am thinking the thread has rusted away. Any ideas on how I might fix this?

Thanks

Title: Re: Boot strut problem
Post by: dom on 15 January 2011, 23:49

Replace it? :huh: :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Boot strut problem
Post by: bmouthboyo on 16 January 2011, 16:25

Sorry I didn't really make myself clear. I think its the thread in the car itself thats rusted not the strut. So a new one would have the same problem and not screw into the damaged thread.

Title: Re: Boot strut problem
Post by: jonnypolish on 16 January 2011, 16:29

Sounds like you may need a new boot,
Or you could "possibly" get away with a bit of loctite on the existing screw?

Title: Re: Boot strut problem
Post by: tweed on 16 January 2011, 16:33

Can you weld? lol weld new one, clean it up and spray it. but at the price of that it could be cheaper to but a new boot lid from scrap yard.

Title: Re: Boot strut problem
Post by: bmouthboyo on 16 January 2011, 16:59

Well its actually the frame end not the boot :(

But your right a spot weld will easily hold that and to be honest isnt going to effect value much.

Thanks guys :)