5K Hood & Wagon Pressure Cylinders

[Stephen Bigelow]

Holy Schmoely! I'm doin that right now!

"Strong Arm" brand, (made by Gabriel, it seems) #4743 does the hood, one
side.

$38 CDN, from Canadian Tire.


>Subject: 5K Hood & Wagon Pressure Cylinders


> I have a couple of 5K TQWs (and 86 & 87) which have a problems of
> dropping the hood and rear hatch onto my head.  Since the problem gets
> worse in cold weather it's probably time to fix it, e.g. replace the
> pressure cylinders.
>
> My question of the group is, are these pressure cylinders a dealer only
> item, or are there generic replacements that can be had at the local
> parts chains that work as well.