Devon Moonraker side opening pop top gas struts

[stevelane]

I really need to order the above today but I am at work and cant check my van - I know there are 4 struts in place but can anyone tell me if they are all the same length?

Ive seen this online and not sure if I need 4 all the same

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gsc2430- ... roof-strut" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[H Julia]

Hi, think that is where I got my gas struts from a while back. From memory they are all the same length but ideally the two pairs should have slightly different pressures - one to hold up and one to make lowering easier. Hopefully SGS etc can advise.
Sounds like you are cracking on with your van!

Julia

[stevelane]

Thanks Julia

I spoke to them but they were a little non comittal without me being able to give part numbers, which I do understand, oh well, might have to wait.

Getting there, other half suddenly decided she wants to use it this year so the pressure is on lol

[takeshi]

Might I tell you a little hint?

I was last year experiencing the same problem, also my gas struts weren't working properly after 36 years.

Lookup for a german company called "Stablius" with their product named "lift-o-mat".

They have the so needed gas struts with the part-n° 084603.
But, work isn't ready yet - you'll have to drill the lug from 8mm to 10mm, otherwise it won't fit.

Here are the hardfacts about those original gas struts:

300n
8mm diameter
200 mm lift
Lug for M10 (or 10mm)

You'll find also a small pair of tension belts veeery useful to build in those gas struts.

If some needs a little bit more information about this topic, here's a little bit more (attention - everything is written in german):
http://www.vwt3.at/index.php?/topic/403 ... ent=353361

Well, good luck to you!

[stevelane]

Might I tell you a little hint?

I was last year experiencing the same problem, also my gas struts weren't working properly after 36 years.

Lookup for a german company called "Stablius" with their product named "lift-o-mat".

They have the so needed gas struts with the part-n° 084603.
But, work isn't ready yet - you'll have to drill the lug from 8mm to 10mm, otherwise it won't fit.

Here are the hardfacts about those original gas struts:

300n
8mm diameter
200 mm lift
Lug for M10 (or 10mm)

You'll find also a small pair of tension belts veeery useful to build in those gas struts.

If some needs a little bit more information about this topic, here's a little bit more (attention - everything is written in german):
http://www.vwt3.at/index.php?/topic/403 ... ent=353361

Well, good luck to you!

Thank you for your advice

[petethefeet]

Steve,
I managed to get the van out today and put the roof up and take a picture of the struts, both are 19" between centres when extended , I think I found that I had to pre-compress them about 1/4" to 1/2" to put them on.
They are two different load ratings 450 & 300 newtons






These are from SGS so if you sent them the pictures with the part numbers they may be able to help.

Regards

Pete

[stevelane]

You are a star - Thank you Pete

[petethefeet]

No problem, glad to be able to help.

[summie]

Pete

Just admiring your roof. .was the 450 the vertical or the horizontal? Slap is that a rubber seal around the inner frame?

[petethefeet]

Hi,
Sent PM to you. 450 is the vertical strut. The black rubber seal around the joint between the van roof and the lower fibreglass moulding is more for decoration than a seal. The rubber is a C section about 12-15 mm deep that is pushed over the bare edge of the fibreglass moulding. I put sealant inside the C and pushed it over the fibreglass edge, then pop riveted it to the van roof and then put a bead of sealant between the outer part of the C rubber and the roof to seal it. The pop rivets are hidden under the rubber; not found any leaks yet.

Have a look at the the thread below as well.
http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=135492