Leaking Tailgate Struts

[Peatey]

While away in france on holiday, we had the tailgate raised quite a lot and I've noticed weeping from the strut, so question is, is this a common fault or anything to do with it being a raised for a length of time or the intense heat and temperature we had or nothing to worry about because it doesn't seem any worse now we are home

 

[andys]

I haven’t had that, but if they’re standard strength I’ve got a pair in the garage you can have gratis if you need them?

 

[DaveyB]

While away in france on holiday, we had the tailgate raised quite a lot and I've noticed weeping from the strut, so question is, is this a common fault or anything to do with it being a raised for a length of time or the intense heat and temperature we had or nothing to worry about because it doesn't seem any worse now we are home View attachment 25375 View attachment 25376 View attachment 25377

I have the exact same issue with my nearside tailgate strut.
Was going to nip down to TPS or GSF and give the part number and get a replacement. Two second job to swap.

 

[Tourershine]

While away in france on holiday, we had the tailgate raised quite a lot and I've noticed weeping from the strut, so question is, is this a common fault or anything to do with it being a raised for a length of time or the intense heat and temperature we had or nothing to worry about because it doesn't seem any worse now we are home View attachment 25375 View attachment 25376 View attachment 25377

Mine don't leak yet, but in this heat when we leave the tailgate open for a prolonged time, they are very stiff to close, but then totally normal when they cool down.

 

[Peatey]

Mines near side also @DaveyB, it still works and once i clean the van tomorrow i will monitor it, the vans going for a service soon so i will collar the dealer and see what fairy tale he tells me

@andys thanks for the kind offer i will see what happens with the dealer and may be in touch (this forum is so helpful)

 

[DaveyB]

Mine don't leak yet, but in this heat when we leave the tailgate open for a prolonged time, they are very stiff to close, but then totally normal when they cool down.

That’s normal. Boyles law. The pressure of a given mass of gas is inversely proportional to its volume at a given temperature. Therefore when temperature increases and the volume remains constant, the pressure increases.
That’s why the Hilo was such a PITA to pull down on warm days, and needed a bit of gas draining out..

It also why struts go bang really nicely when the vehicle is on fire.

 

[Tourershine]

That’s normal. Boyles law. The pressure of a given mass of gas is inversely proportional to its volume at a given temperature. Therefore when temperature increases and the volume remains constant, the pressure increases.
That’s why the Hilo was such a PITA to pull down on warm days, and needed a bit of gas draining out..

It also why struts go bang really nicely when the vehicle is on fire.

Every days a school day in here. (now if I can only find a use for your 'nats pube' in a sentence)

 

[DaveyB]

Every days a school day in here. (now if I can only find a use for your 'nats pube' in a sentence)

You just did!

 

[Peatey]

Mine don't leak yet, but in this heat when we leave the tailgate open for a prolonged time, they are very stiff to close, but then totally normal when they cool down.

mine are the same, really hard to pull down when hot and fine when cool, and i was wondering if the seal was damaged with the pressure when trying to close the tailgate

 

[Tourershine]

mine are the same, really hard to pull down when hot and fine when cool, and i was wondering if the seal was damaged with the pressure when trying to close the tailgate

Ask @DaveyB, he's eaten a thesaurus tonight.

 

[DaveyB]

Ask @DaveyB, he's eaten a thesaurus tonight.

A thesaurus enables you to substitute one word for others having the same meaning, so that would be an English class.
Boyles law is physics, and engine output is mathematics.
I’m not as dumb as I look (which yes I know is extremely!!!) .

 

[Pauly]

I have the exact same issue with my nearside tailgate strut.
Was going to nip down to TPS or GSF and give the part number and get a replacement. Two second job to swap.

Warranty job surely ?

 

[DaveyB]

Warranty job surely ?

By the time i’ve taken a day off work, driven to the nearest stealer’s and back, had the hassle of arguing the toss that having a Hilo hasn’t invalidated the warranty associated with a tailgate gas strut, had them damage my van in one way shape or form; it’s just not worth the hassle for the cost of a strut. Unless you’re going to tell me they are ridiculous money?

I won the Euro Millions on Tuesday night, will the £2.60 get me a strut?