Estate Tailgate wont hold up anymore.

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Roadster RR · #1 Post by **Roadster RR** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:36 pm

Has anyone any idea how to repair an estate tailgate that wont hold up anymore. Are there any parts available for them. It appears to have now also broken a metal rod piece inside. I will take the plastic cover off and have a look, but I feel its going to be a pain to fix. Any advice please. Many thanks Keith.

#2 Post by **Alan Chatterton** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:27 pm

Hi Keith,

Not really!

The hinge is a spring torsion bar, sounds like it has snapped.

You can weld them back together, but I guess finding a use replacement would be best.

Perhaps someone on here might have one?

Ted Taylor I know has a scrap estate which might yield some?....... ted?

If you look on Mike Weaver's Blog (right hand side of this page) just after it came back from the paint shop he had to cut and re-weld this due to a cock up at the bodyshop............ this might give you some clues or even Mike might be able to give you some advice?

Good luck!

mikew · #3 Post by **mikew** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:43 pm

Ideally you need a new set of torsion bars = probably from an old written off estate.

remove the tailgate, and the trim over the hinges - before removing the tailgate - wedge the hinges so that they are not fully open

then remove the hinge carriers

the old torsion bars can then be removed from the hinges and replaced

it is detailed in the blog as Alan said - its a days work

#4 Post by **TedTaylor** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:46 pm

Alan Chatterton wrote:Ted Taylor I know has a scrap estate which might yield some?....... ted?

Love to be able to help but I'm afraid that if the one that is on the estate is any good (and by no means certain because it is very rusty) I will need it for myself - sorry.

When I get it out in a day or so I will see what is involved in remanufacture because I believe there are a few people out there in need ....... and from what I hear a good one is a breakage waiting to happen

Ted

#5 Post by **Dave B** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:50 pm

If all else fails, how about this.............

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-2000- ... 35c26b8c8f

#6 Post by **david_lall** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:18 pm

Getting them re-manufactured certainly would be a good move forwards.

I've often wondered about some type of telescopic strut too; even a good tailgate is easily blown shut in strong winds. I guess there are many struts that could fit but there would need to be an attachment plate/reinforcing sections added. Not something for a finished car but certainly do-able at restoration stage.

#7 Post by **leesellars** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:42 pm

A broom handle will be good until a spring could be sourced.

Lee

mikew · #8 Post by **mikew** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:53 pm

Dave B wrote:If all else fails, how about this.............

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-2000- ... 35c26b8c8f

Sadly the spring is in the body, not the tailgate

#9 Post by **Dave B** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:57 pm

mikew wrote:
Dave B wrote:If all else fails, how about this.............

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-2000- ... 35c26b8c8f
Sadly the spring is in the body, not the tailgate

Never had an estate, but should have thought about it, after all, the boot lid springs aren't in the boot lid on a saloon

#10 Post by **willows40** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:03 am

TedTaylor wrote:
Alan Chatterton wrote:Ted Taylor I know has a scrap estate which might yield some?....... ted?
Love to be able to help but I'm afraid that if the one that is on the estate is any good (and by no means certain because it is very rusty) I will need it for myself - sorry.

When I get it out in a day or so I will see what is involved in remanufacture because I believe there are a few people out there in need ....... and from what I hear a good one is a breakage waiting to happen

Ted

hi ted

i did tell you i have a spare for the estate didn`t i ?
just not going to fit it for you as didn`t want to deprive you of the job

cheers andy

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