[Mk2] [Generic] Gas strut for engine lid

[Greenmeanie]

Hi looking to replace my Mk2 turbo engine lid prop with a gas strut. Can anybody recommend one which works/fits the best?

[fingers99]

Silly think won't let me post urls, but do a search on IMOC for "WS engine lid lifter kit mod" and Paul Woods.

Yes, it's on a Mk1, but I've ordered a pair to see if they'll do the on on a Mk2. Looks the cheapest way to do it, by quite a way.

[madbasshunter]

Think you mean on the MR2OC fingers http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/40/161227 ... 0kit%20mod
This is the one I have

[fingers99]

Yes, sorry, MR2OC.

[Greenmeanie]

Thanks for the replies. madbasshunter what car is your strut off?

[madbasshunter]

Sorry mine came for an mr2 engine cover off ebay.

[craig]

I think Peter @ sbits has a few kits left.

[Gullzter]

Silly think won't let me post urls, but do a search on IMOC for "WS engine lid lifter kit mod" and Paul Woods.

Yes, it's on a Mk1, but I've ordered a pair to see if they'll do the on on a Mk2. Looks the cheapest way to do it, by quite a way.

Did it work for you? Also i noticed there are different torque levels you can buy, which one did you go for?

[fingers99]

I went for 120nm, as per what Paul said, but I suspect that that'll be more than what's needed.

Still have to fit them!

[markstevieandmads]

I went for 120nm, as per what Paul said, but I suspect that that'll be more than what's needed.

Still have to fit them!

Let me know how and when you fit them as I bought the same when I saw the post and mine is going on my rev 2 turbo.

[fingers99]

Will do.

[Vampire]

Which car is your strut off?

[fingers99]

Which car is your strut off?

Dunno if that's to me, but mine (2 of them) are designed for furniture! See Paul Woods' post on MR2OC (link above). Due to the side covers on the Mk2 it's necessary to make up a support from the strut tower -- Mk1 fitting looks a lot easier.