Maybe the noise is not coming from the strut, it could be from the hinges,
lube them well. If you have an old strut, swap it in place of the one you
suspect.

On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:12 AM Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:

> Got your email and I would have tried what you have already done.
> Sorry, got nothing else.
>
> -Dick W.-
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:16:52 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: noisy hatch struts
>
> So, am I the only one who has experienced this problem?Noone has any
> comments//
> Is anyone getting this or my original post??
> Here is the original post.
> Hi all.One of my hatch struts has started making a horrible squeaking
> noise. A loud noise.  I tried greasing the lower attachment point and using
> lube and penetrating spray on the piston.  Nothing has worked.  Any ideas
> on this one??
> BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are?  I need a spare set.
>
> Please post if you received this.  Even if you don't have a solution.
> When I asked if anybody got it,only 2 replied came back.
> Dave B.the Boston one
>