MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: keano on June 12, 2011, 10:13:34 pm

Title: Boot strut trouble
Post by: keano on June 12, 2011, 10:13:34 pm

Hi again  :happy2:

I realised over the weekend that my right hand boot strut is leaking fluid.  As a result my boot wont stay open as just one strut isn't strong enough to hold it. (As I found out when it bashed me on the head! )

Are these repairable? Or do I need another? Pricing would be great too if anyone knows?

All the best,

Nick  :smiley:

Title: Re: Boot strut trouble
Post by: stealthwolf on June 12, 2011, 10:31:27 pm

Sounds like the perfect excuse to fit boot poppers!

Title: Re: Boot strut trouble
Post by: Gene Hunt on June 12, 2011, 10:32:03 pm

I would think new/breakers yard. :smiley:

Title: Re: Boot strut trouble
Post by: keano on June 12, 2011, 10:36:44 pm

Quote from: stealthwolf on June 12, 2011, 10:31:27 pm

Sounds like the perfect excuse to fit boot poppers!

Do go on...  :happy2:

Title: Re: Boot strut trouble
Post by: stealthwolf on June 12, 2011, 10:40:39 pm

clicky (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/339057.aspx?PageIndex=1)

Title: Re: Boot strut trouble
Post by: keano on June 12, 2011, 11:04:15 pm

thanks mate  :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:

Title: Re: Boot strut trouble
Post by: Saint Steve on June 13, 2011, 08:11:09 am

Mine failed about 2 months ago, cost around £35 from memory..

Seals failed for no reason, pissed fluid out same as yours keano..

Must be a RED Thang :laugh:

Title: Re: Boot strut trouble
Post by: GazB on June 13, 2011, 07:05:54 pm

I fancy this auto boot pop option, will have to look into it

Title: Re: Boot strut trouble
Post by: uk_stu on June 20, 2011, 11:47:18 am

This happened to my golf when in the south of France, They're only about £25 from VW iirc!