Bonnet Lifters

[Jonnyboy82 0]

I have bought myself some bonnet lifters from ebay the ones that are used for the boot and i was wondering could somone do a thread on how to fit them?

Thanks

[VDub_Steve 1]

http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?151354.post There you go buddy Dont kn if they will fit though as the angle is different on 1 of the ends fot boots struts

[Jonnyboy82 0]

Thanks mate what exactly do you mean? Have i bought the wrong ones?

[VDub_Steve 1]

1 of the knuckes at the end of the boot struts is at and angle where as my bonnet lifters dont these are the ones i got http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK3-BONNET-LIFTERS-GAS-STRUTS-KIT-INXX-gti-etc_W0QQitemZ220390363882QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item220390363882&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 and they are perfect and well easy to fit

[Jonnyboy82 0]

Ok m8 thanks, maybe i will just invest in them instead.

[Phat VR6 3]

dude its easy just go fit what youve got... im sure you will work it out. ive already told you on another tread

[Jonnyboy82 0]

I had a go today but i dont understand how? It doesnt fit into the 1inch gap?

[Phat VR6 3]

in the wing? you might need to chop the bolt down a bit. but after that just hold the nut in place under it with an open end spanner and tighten it up

[Phat VR6 3]

do want a pic? donno why im wasting my time tbf

[Jonnyboy82 0]

I wouldnt mind a pic so i can see what you mean but if its wasting your time then no worries.

[petervr6 0]

you will find that the correct conversion lifters are smaller than the tail gate struts and may come with fitting help on the packing.

[Ben Seabrook 4]

here are the fitting instructions that came with my INXX ones mate if there of any help

REQUIRED TOOLS: 10mm Open Ended Spanner

TIME REQUIRED : 20 mins

1. Pop the bonnet

2. Starting from the left

3. Tighten the bottom alignment bolt on the bonnet hinge

4. Remove the top bolt on the bonnet hinge (that why we tightened the bottom ones, so the setting cant change)

5. Screw into these holes bolts with threaded end, tighten with the spanner (hand tight, do not over tighten as bolt will snap), don’t forget to use a washer.

6. Undo the third wing retaining screw.

7. Screw the bolt with the self tapping end into these holes( watch out for wires underneath)

8. Push the thick end of the strut into the top fitting, Slide metal clip through the tiny holes in the end of the bonnet lifter and secure into position. This stops the lifter from popping out.

9. Ask your helper to lift the bonnet off the bonnet stay and lower gently until the lifter is level with the bottom fitting.

10.Push the bottom end into the bottom fitting ( lift the bonnet higher to do this), Slide metal clip through the tiny holes in the end of the bonnet lifter and secure into position. This stops the lifter from popping out.

11.Repeat on other side

12.Give them a good coat of WD-40

13.We recommend apply a thin layer of grease/rust prevention to the strut ends

14.Stand back admire.