I got it. I would just replace the strut- they’re cheap. 

Steven Brower

BPL R & D
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> On Aug 25, 2023, at 12:24 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I did not get your original query.  I would have done what you did, so have
> nothing further to suggest.
> 
>> 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
>>