Query regarding Gas Struts for E32 Bonnet

[Eggie86]

Hey guys,Currently on the lookout for a new pair of gas springs for my bonnet as the existing ones are kaput and can no longer hold the bonnet in place. Very dangerous and inconvenient.Actually, my dad previously bought a pair before from Jalan Ipoh, but when I brought it to Optimum to be fitted a couple of months ago, I was told the part couldn't fit. Then today whilst browsing thru ebay/schiedmann/realoem, it seems that I had purchased the correct part. I have attached a diagram of the parts as obtained from realoem.com:

It's item number 12 - Gas pressurized spring 420N 2 51231908465According to the site, the correct part number is 51 231 908 465. And from what I can see, I seem to have the correct parts:So, I already have the struts [Picture A]. And based on what I had found on ebayuk, it seems that some are selling just the struts, and others, with additional items as per the Picture B below: [Picture A]

Picture B

So my question is, what else am I required to purchase in order to rectify the bonnet? Is there any additional screws or grommets [the two items on the side in Picture B] which are required before the new springs can be fitted onto my ride?Really appreciate some guidance here guys. Thanks!

 

[pussy]

by looking at the struts, the the missing is the metal clip at secures the strut to the round flange. Try to remove the old clips and use them. But as i know they can be only used once as the clip angle can't be adjusted to suit again.

The picture B is for newer models.

 

[Eggie86]

Thanks Felix for the clarification.

Yeah, I remembered Ah Fai saying that the clips weren't of the same size. I guess I'd need to source for that particular part before I can finally rectify the bonnet strut.

 

[pussy]

i have a spare clips from my last change. let me see where did i put it.

 

[Eggie86]

i have a spare clips from my last change. let me see where did i put it.

That is really kind of you bro...

Would be great if you could find a set.

How much will it cost? :top:

 

[pussy]

it's not new, it's used ones still attached to the absorbers.....see if you can remove it and reuse it.

 

[Eggie86]

Oh, that would be great still.

I think my original ones cannot be reused anymore... Dang.

When can I meet up with you to collect it if you could find it bro?

 

[pussy]

still finding, still finding...

 

[ramsing]

you can find him in Rumah Tumpangan Kiew Kiew la. just ask for chindean pussy ada ar?

Oh, that would be great still.

I think my original ones cannot be reused anymore... Dang.

When can I meet up with you to collect it if you could find it bro?

 

[Eggie86]

you can find him in Rumah Tumpangan Kiew Kiew la. just ask for chindean pussy ada ar?

Hahaha... :biggrin: