> From: Gunther Schadow
>
> Joe wrote:
>
> > At 12:14 PM 6/3/02 -0400, you wrote:
> >
> >>>From: Andreas Freiherr
> >>>
> >>>Gunther Schadow wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>... Then you can open the hood just like
> >>>>in my car, check the alternator belt and I just haven't found the
> >>>>oil dip stick yet :-).
> >>>>
> >>>My trouble with it is that the "hood" always bounces back on the rear
> >>>part of my head, because the pressurized gas retainers have lost their
> >>>magic smoke in the cause of the years. I am convinced it's impossible
> >>>and perhaps even dangerous to repair (i.e., to repressurize) them, but
> >>>is there a known good source for spare parts?
> >>>
> >
> >
> > Auto parts houses carry replacement struts. I bought a pair from
> Discount Auto Parts. I think the cost was less than $8 each but that was a
> couple of years ago.
>
>
> Hehe, see, told ya, it's just like with a car. I usually go to Autozone,
> but haven't checked on these struts yet. But then there is always a
> poor man's hood prop rod that can be used :-)
>
> --
Of course, there's always the quick way to repair a strut that lost
it's gas... Vise Grips (locking pliers). They're also an excellent
replacement for the seat recliner lever. :) Then they're always at your
side...
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