delta_bratwurst

I just replaced the trunk lift struts on my 01 Z06. Before it wouldn't pop up at all after pulling the trunk release. I went to Oreillys and got some replacement struts. The trunk opens more easily and stays up but is still wont pop up enough to let me get my fingers under it to lift it up.

I have noticed that with the new struts installed, If I cycle the trunk lid open and closed a few times, then try the trunk release it will pop the trunk lid up the first inch like its suppose to. But if the trunk has been closed for more then about 10 minutes the it reverts back to not opening the first inch.

Is there a way to fix this? Did I get faulty struts? Does the latch release play a role in pushing the trunk open the first inch or are the struts doing all the work?

grantv

Do a search as this is a common question...
The non-fix fix is popping the trunk then closing a door (with both windows up).
A fix is lubing up all joints.
Another is buying a little spring from one of the vendors here.
I do the first.

delta_bratwurst

Thanks for the reply. I'm still trying to master the advanced search page. It's given me some... Odd results. I did lube up the joints and the "Door pop" method works for me. It is something I would like to actually fix, so the spring doesn't sound like a bad idea. Do you know which vendor sells it?

onspeed

It's literally just a spring and a rubber stopper. Take a trip to home depot and make your own for ~$2.

Robert Perkins

My 98 vert did the same thing replaced struts helped a little, lubed the joint helped a little more. I found a post on the Forum about adjusting the rubber bumpers out ( make a little longer) at each corner of the deck lid. This did the trick now works just fine. Give it a try.

dadaroo

I never use the site search for topics since it sucks. I always use an internet search and you will get this forum and other hits much easier.


Mr. Sam

David Shiel

Dave

dadaroo

I think we need to drink some more beer again.


Mr. Sam

David Shiel

what I was thinking! Beer makes even the worst project outcome seem successful!

Dave

Jwguns

Check Corvette Mods

C5 C6 Corvette 1997-2013 Hatch Deck Lid Pop Assist

Part Number 1014 MSRP: $17.98 Total Savings: $2.99 Your Price: $14.99


I installed mine today it works great.

lane_viper

I bought this one as well, over a year ago. Does the trick.

a_ahmed

lol I've been meaning to fix this, I found out the close the door vacuum trick ahahaha

I want this properly fixed though...

chasboy

Since I keep "stuff", I found a spring in my "spring drawer", resized one end so it would fit under a screw head, modified an old distributor wire boot to fit at the other end, loosened one of the latch mounting screws, put the resized end under the screw, tightened it and that was the end of the problem. FREE.

ssmoke-u

Easiest way is what first poster said, pop trunk with driver's door open and window closed then shut driver's door. Trunk pops open further.

SVT_Z06

When I had this problem all I did was screw the rubber stoppers out a turn. Counter clockwise.

ClevelandTim

I did the helper spring instal. Works great.

a_ahmed

Can someone post a link to this helper spring purchase and a diy guide? I'm in Canada. Been doing the door pressure trick for now lol.

grantv

http://www.corvettemods.com/C5-C6-Co...st_p_4978.html
Or go to Home Depot and buy a small spring and washer...
P.S. Where in Canada are you?

chasboy

The Home Depot fix is as easy as the "kit".

a_ahmed

What is the home depot fix, anyone have the part numbers and a diy guide?