You have a few choices -

1) Raise the hood to the max (vewrtical) position using the little red rockers.

2) Hold the hood up with a substitute, such as your head (BTDT) or a stick.

3) Install new supports.


The gas-filled struts eventually go flat. Most pronounced in cold weather. Right now the ones on my 1997 965 are about 2/3 dead. If the ambient temp is 60F or more, when I raise the hood and push it a little past it's usual position it will stay up for a good while. And I wear a hat, just in case.


I have priced supports from Borton Volvo - $57 each.

Local dealer after my discount - $99.99 each

Your info from FCP Groton at $75 each (are they Volvo parts).

There is no maintenance/repair, etc.

Never have I tried replacing just one side.

I don't know if the same supports are used on any other Volvo. If so, you might find a newer set in a junk yard.


Good Luck,

Bob

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