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I have a 2001 330CI convertible. I just fixed the hinges and motor for the convertible top, but found one of the shocks (atleast it looks like a shock) in the convertible top was broken.
It doesnt look like its an actual shock , there is nothing inside it so it might just be used as a stopper. I was thinking of just using JBWeld and putting it back together if I cant find one.
The part number is VG-1002310.
I cannot find this part anywhere on the internet.
If anyone knows where I can find this please let me know. thanks for any help.
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It's a gas strut.
To find the part number, go to www.RealOEM.com. Put the last 7 digits of your VIN number into the search tool. You can then browse the expanded parts diagrams for the part numbers specific to your car.
1999 2.8L Z3 Roadster,
2000 3.0L Z3 Roadster,
There is only one thing more pleasurable than working on a Z3, that's driving it top down on a fine day.
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Thanks. That worked. But its a no go on the part, looks like that is actually part of the top lock mechanism and I cant buy it seperately.
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There will be gas strut replacement person/business somewhere in the NY state. Give them the fully open length, fully closed length, diameter of the cylinder and the fittings on each end. Gas struts are a uniform type of part, not many variations in design, so they will be able to match one up for you. I did this for the gas struts on a Z3 soft top here in New Zealand and it worked great.
1999 2.8L Z3 Roadster,
2000 3.0L Z3 Roadster,
There is only one thing more pleasurable than working on a Z3, that's driving it top down on a fine day.
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