"Stephen Howard" wrote in message
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2007 16:52:56 +0000, Tim S wrote:

Dave Baker wrote:

snip


http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/re-gas.php

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/domestic.php

The first link is definitely interesting. I will ring them on Monday,
thanks
for the pointer.

I'm not sure why the second one isn't too because if yours is too buggered
to refill they can probably sell you a new one.


I'd be interested in what price they quote, I've got a posh chair from
the tip that's got a duff strut.

I think most struts lose their gas over a period of time. The tailgate one
on my Astra only lasted about 6 years but a little **** stole the car so it
became a non issue anyway. I managed for a while before that by keeping a
broom handle in the boot. You can probably guess the price of gas struts
from that of car shock absorbers which aren't too dissimilar. I'd hazard a
guess at £20 to £30 for a new strut and £10 for a refill. In bulk to the
trade probably a fraction of that. There's bugger all in the way of
materials or technology in those things. A bit of tube, a chromed rod, some
seals - not much else. I bet they make them for a couple of quid each in
India or somewhere similar.
--
"I found this stone in the park yesterday. It's been worn to a perfect
sphere by the elements and dimpled by time."
"Harry, that's a golfball!" (3rd Rock From The Sun)