Re: Avant tailgate shock replacement

[EJKellock@aol.com]

Just replaced mine a couple weeks ago.

The circlip has a straight piece which protrudes down into the ball joint to
lock the ball in the joint.  Rotating the clip away from the ball joint
allows you to remove the straight piece and then remove the ball from the
joint.

As for replacements... That hatch is heavy.  I don't know how much you'd
really save by looking for a junkyard part.  Call Blaufergnuegen (HA! spelled
it without looking!) at 800-683-2834.  They have these on special for 34.95
each.  If you ready to buy from Carlsen anyway, this would be a good
alternative.  The ones from Blau are slightly different and don't require the
circlip, but hold up the hatch very well.

HTH

Ed Kellock ............. Lansing, IA  USA
91 200qw .................. 87 gt coupe