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robert
Alfa Arna
Joined: 08 Aug 2003
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Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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 Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 4:09 am Post subject: boot release |
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Hi,
I have a problem with the boot not opening on a '91 16v.
The boot release works OK when the the lever is pulled, but the boot doesn't pop up. Opening the boot is now a 2-person operation: one person to pull the release lever and the other person to lift the boot. Any ideas?
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Scott Sander
Alfa 33
Joined: 20 Feb 2003
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 7:20 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
Once lifted up does the boot stay open  If not, replace the gas struts.
If it just won't pop open but will stay up, From memory the rubber seal around the boot needs replacing.
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Admin
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Joined: 19 Feb 2003
Posts: 1223
Location: Stafford, UK
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 10:44 am Post subject: |
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Hi
Yes, think it is the seals. As a short term solution pull the boot release and then wrap the seatbelt around the release handle to hold it up. This will stop the boot relocking before you walk around to the back of the car.
Remember to upwrap the seatbelt before you close the boot or try and drive off.
All the best
Keith |
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dave
Alfa Sprint
Joined: 05 Apr 2003
Posts: 139
Location: sussex
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 3:54 pm Post subject: re boot release |
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hi this happened yesterday on my sportwagon series 2 the cable grip with 10m bolt was not holding black outer for cable properly so a couple of turns with some p v c tape and a new bolt did the trick it tightened up nicely you see the problem was the release was to slack any way now working ok was not good when stuck with a boot load of shopping
im in south uk im away until nxt weekend if need anymore help phone me 07860 861898
thanks
dave
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Hamish Brown
Alfa Arna
Joined: 03 Jun 2003
Posts: 21
Location: NSW AUSTRALIA
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2003 10:54 am Post subject: |
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Think scott might have picked it my 91 33 has the same prob i just put the key under the handle with key facing down so it doesnt slip of the carpet and that works alright infact Ive been doing it so long I forgot about it being a problem until I just read this and it reminded me about it. (fix it later on)  Driving my alfa is extacy when every thing works its a fantacy. |
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robert
Alfa Arna
Joined: 08 Aug 2003
Posts: 14
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 3:40 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
Many thanks for the help.
The boot stays up when opened, so hopefully the struts are OK. I guess this leaves the rubber seal and the cable grip as possible problems.
The seatbelt idea is a cunning plan - I have been propping open the latch with the key until know - not at all reliable.
thanks, Robert |
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