Hood shocks- type 44

[Tom Donohue]

Taka...if they are the original shocks they are a piece of cake.  Just
need a thin-bladed screwdriver to pry out the spring clip far enough to
slip the ball out of the socket...Installation is the reverse of
removal.  Did all 4 on my 89 wagon this past summer in about 15
minutes.  I think I bought the replacement ones on EBay...don't remember
how much they cost.  Regards, Tom
P.S.  Should be down in Phila weekend after next if everything goes
according to plan.  I'll let you know when I know.   Maybe you'd enjoy
coming to the rehearsal and dinner with me.

TM wrote:

> Hi listers,
> Can anyone tell me if he/she has BTDT w/ regard
> to replacing these shocks? Is it difficult to do?
> Any special tools needed? A good source for the parts?
>
> My 200q, I found out today, needs new hood shocks. I
> was going to either order them from Blau or from
> TPC, unless I can find someone cheaper. I guess I'll
> call GPR as well.
>
> Thanks,
> Taka