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Hi all, I hope some of you may be able to help. Over the last 6 months I have noticed that when I open the boot the boot lid only opens about a cm, where previously it would open a good few inches. The torsion bar keeps the boot open but does not have the same force when opening. I have not changed anything on the car. Is this just a case of the torsion bar losing rigidity over time?
Has anyone else had this problem and can the bar be adjusted. Have had a good look at it and the bar is fully intact, no damage. Could it just need greasing on the contact points?
Any advice is appreciated as is a pain when trying to open the boot with stuff in your hands due to the weight of it with the Sti wing on.
The Torsion barS (one left/one right) are sized to suit whatever is fitted (bootlid, bootlid +spoiler, etc) and are "unlikely" to loose their tension. Maybe just some lubrication needed.
A sod of a job to replace without the special tool or a home made version there of.
Thanks Don, will have a go and see if that helps. Really strange as the boot just started opening a little less each time until I really noticed there was a problem.
The Torsion barS (one left/one right) are sized to suit whatever is fitted (bootlid, bootlid +spoiler, etc) and are "unlikely" to loose their tension. Maybe just some lubrication needed.
A sod of a job to replace without the special tool or a home made version there of.
Spoiler
Hi Ade, it sounds like the issue with your boot lid opening partially could indeed be related to the torsion bar losing some of its spring force over time. Torsion bars can weaken with age and use, which might explain why the boot lid doesn't open as wide as it used to. Before adjusting or replacing the torsion bar, it's a good idea to try greasing the contact points as you mentioned. Sometimes, lack of lubrication can cause friction and reduce the bar's effectiveness. If greasing doesn't resolve the issue, you may need to consider adjusting or replacing the torsion bar to restore the proper function of your boot lid. I hope this helps and you can get your boot lid back to working smoothly soon! If you’re searching for study help, here is a good post where you will find an essay writing services overview through which you can hire an essay writer and pay someone to write your college essay. It lists the top 5 services, with detailed reviews and user feedback. The information provided helped me find the perfect service for my needs, and the essay turned out great. Highly recommend checking it out if you need college essay writing help.
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Last edited by BellaMoore; 27 June 2024 at 10:22 AM.
Have greased the bar and no improvement. Is really strange as holds the boot up but won’t lift the boot up like it used to the first part when you pull the boot release or open with the key????Will have another look tomorrow.
Have greased the bar and no improvement. Is really strange as holds the boot up but won’t lift the boot up like it used to the first part when you pull the boot release or open with the key????Will have another look tomorrow.
mine’s got the same issue - have to open with the key and simultaneously lift the boot lid.
It was weak already with the OEM wrx spoiler, but with a prodrive one there’s no chance
11 June 2024, 06:32 PM
Boot torsion bar -2003 Sti
