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tim s
07-13-2005, 04:33 PM
i have been having to lift the trunk the entire way to the top. now i just hit the button & it opens all by itself.
i also will not get hit in the back of my head any more either.
tim s.
CheapCheap1
07-13-2005, 04:38 PM
Thinking about change mine too.

BTW, how much did you pay for the struts? And, where did you get them?

TIA...
uscharalph
07-13-2005, 04:41 PM
I remember my 1984 733i. Owning that car and this one were 2 different experiences. Washing and detailling constituted the only work I did on that car. I remember using an old golf club to keep the hood up. I credit my brother (Also an owner of a E34) and this board for showing me how to DIY in many cases on this car.
tim s
07-13-2005, 04:43 PM
i believe the hoods were around $20-22 each & the trunks $29-30. not sure the exact amount, i needed them.
tim s.
brodee
07-13-2005, 04:46 PM
I use a hockey stick on mine to keep it from closing on me.

I'd replace them but I don't think that will keep me from getting hit in the back of the head, I'm still married :D
Qube
07-13-2005, 07:38 PM
How did you manage to reach around and snap the trunk struts out?
tim s
07-13-2005, 08:44 PM
the strut. the hard part was the carpet. it only took me about 1 minute each.
make sure you have something or someone holding the trunk open when you do this. my wife said when i pulled off the strut the trunk lid got heavy enough to drop quickly.
tim s.
Gene in NC
07-14-2005, 01:16 PM
Replaced one on trunk and discovered didn't need the second.
zygoteer
07-14-2005, 04:34 PM
I replaced both my hood (bonnet in England!) gas struts as it nearly came down on me on a windy day.

Cost was £18.43 each from the dealer (was expecting more), but I considered it a safety issue anyway.
swenpro
01-20-2006, 01:43 PM
i have been having to lift the trunk the entire way to the top. now i just hit the button & it opens all by itself.
i also will not get hit in the back of my head any more either.
tim s.

Tim,

Is it the GAS PRESSURIZED SPRING/TRUNK LID SHOCK with part number 51248110327 that you replaced?

My trunk doesn't lift on its own, so I'm assuming this is what I need... I would get the parts from the dealer, but I see BMA has one made by MEYLE for $20 and one made by SACHS for $27. Thanks in advance...
calmloki
01-20-2006, 01:58 PM
I use a hockey stick on mine to keep it from closing on me.

I'd replace them but I don't think that will keep me from getting hit in the back of the head, I'm still married :D

Posted this a couple days ago - struts were $40-$50 from AutohausAz.

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=17903