Had car to local dealers on the 14th.,they can't fix it so it is now over to the bodyshop in Bradford who repaired it last time.
As an aside,looking at the bolts they are very small in size for the job they do so it is no wonder they break.
I read that the newer electric tailgates have motorised struts instead of this arrangement so someone has seen the light somewhere.
I am going to ask if the can drill the threads out and put bigger bolts in but I am not holding my breath as it is a warranty repair so probably like for like.
Failing that I think I will purchase a supply of bolts from the dealers,they are 89p for two so I read,and change them every year.
Ian
As an aside,looking at the bolts they are very small in size for the job they do so it is no wonder they break.
I read that the newer electric tailgates have motorised struts instead of this arrangement so someone has seen the light somewhere.
I am going to ask if the can drill the threads out and put bigger bolts in but I am not holding my breath as it is a warranty repair so probably like for like.
Failing that I think I will purchase a supply of bolts from the dealers,they are 89p for two so I read,and change them every year.
Ian
