If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

GrayZ · 02-16-2010

okay, my back hatch gas cylinder thingys must be on empty
cause my back hatch has trouble staying open.
I'm assuming they are the same for all C4 Corvette's
Where is the best place to buy new ??
Any tricks of the trade to replace ?
thanks in advance.

1990 415 · 02-16-2010

Keith, your questions don't have to be dumb for us to make fun of you.

QB93Z · 02-16-2010

I thought making fun of Keith was required here. But, it is an easy shot when Keith posts a problem with keeping it up.

I don't have a source for them, but I will say that they are easy to replace. Have a helper support the glass. Disconnect the wire that goes to the rear defogger. Then there is a clip that you can pry out with a small screw driver. Then the cylinder just pops off the ball and socket joint.

Jim

-=Jeff=- · 02-16-2010

Try a local place first, then MidAmerica or Even Rock Auto Sells them

RICHARD TILL · 02-16-2010

Just saw the handle out of an old broom and prop it up. You`ll save the pain of replacement and your money too.

tccrab · 02-17-2010

Keith:

We would not think of picking on you, this is more our style:

Can't you just feel the love?

;-)

TomC
'Crabs

02-17-2010

Keith, just look around for hatch struts. You can still get them from GM (my preference) or aftermarket.

To replace, you need to prop the hatch up, or have a second person to help. As soon as you remove one bad strut, the other will not support the hatch. You need to have a small screwdriver or pick to undo the retaining clasp.

flyin ryan · 02-17-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

have a second person to help.

I just used my head to hold it up,... & you said it wasn't good for anything

GrayZ · 02-17-2010

The outpouring of love and cooperation here brings a tear to my eye, but then again, so does pulling a hair out of my nose.
thanks for all the reply's, i think i can "get-r-done" now
or maybe not...

02-17-2010

Hey Keith,

I don't know if your email changed from the old days but I sent you a document with instructions and pictures just for you. I hope it helps.

Take care and see you in May.

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GrayZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Innsbrook, Missouri Posts: 1,727	If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? okay, my back hatch gas cylinder thingys must be on empty cause my back hatch has trouble staying open. I'm assuming they are the same for all C4 Corvette's Where is the best place to buy new ?? Any tricks of the trade to replace ? thanks in advance.

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1990 415 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 309	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Keith, your questions don't have to be dumb for us to make fun of you.

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QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? I thought making fun of Keith was required here. But, it is an easy shot when Keith posts a problem with keeping it up. I don't have a source for them, but I will say that they are easy to replace. Have a helper support the glass. Disconnect the wire that goes to the rear defogger. Then there is a clip that you can pry out with a small screw driver. Then the cylinder just pops off the ball and socket joint. Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Try a local place first, then MidAmerica or Even Rock Auto Sells them __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

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RICHARD TILL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iuka, Mississippi 38852 Posts: 756	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Just saw the handle out of an old broom and prop it up. You`ll save the pain of replacement and your money too.

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tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,655	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Keith: We would not think of picking on you, this is more our style: Can't you just feel the love? ;-) TomC 'Crabs __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]

02-17-2010	#7
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Keith, just look around for hatch struts. You can still get them from GM (my preference) or aftermarket. To replace, you need to prop the hatch up, or have a second person to help. As soon as you remove one bad strut, the other will not support the hatch. You need to have a small screwdriver or pick to undo the retaining clasp.

02-17-2010	#10
HAWAIIZR-1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If i ask a dumb question will everyone please make fun of me ?? Hey Keith, I don't know if your email changed from the old days but I sent you a document with instructions and pictures just for you. I hope it helps. Take care and see you in May.