Morning team,

 

Ive just got an Octavia and im a little disappointed it doesn't have gas bonnet sttuts, can anyone recommend a set? Google Search shows the same seller with like 5 ads, all with no instructions provided, please thanks 🙂

I bought a pair of generic ones from eBay. They came with no instructions but were fairly easy to work out. 

 

The ones I bought (and I believe the majority) replace one painted bolt that holds the wing on and one of the two Torx bolts that hold the bonnet to the bonnet hinges (photo of mine attached) 

 

In terms of instructions, fairly easy to fit. Firstly, use locktite on all fittings. Once the original bolts are out, fit in this order - end fitting for the bonnet end, then attach the gas strut (mine came pre-fitted in packaging so had to unscrew) so you can Torque up the fitting to the bonnet. Then fit the ball end bolt to the wing and connect the strut. It's almost impossible to get the ball end and strut apart once they are connected.

 

I hope this helps, drop me a PM if you get stuck.

 

Try putting it in the search.  There was a post that gave all the information needed, it helped alot of people. 

Some of the cheaper versions are known to rust:

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/445018-retrofit-bonnet-strut/?do=findComment&comment=5369631

 

 

When I did it, I used the parts listed in this post:

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/445018-retrofit-bonnet-strut/?do=findComment&comment=5369638

 

 

Thanks for posting the video Andy, even a thicko like me could manage that.