Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.comThis is the second one that has failed. I was leaning on the tailgate (luckily not standing on it) when it snapped.
I just found there was a TSB some years back advising Service Depts. to check the cables. LR went to a different material - I assume stainless steel. What has obviously happened is that water has collected in the bottom of the rubber outer tube when the tailgate is closed and the cable is in a U-shape.
Maybe one should cut a hole in the outer so that water can drain out - and perhaps squirt some oil in there, too.
A new cable is about $64.
Ron B.
VK2OTC
2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA
RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever
Master
SupporterMy brothers snapped just the other day, a '97. It looked like the cable was thicker too. But, they are probably all due since they are all getting old. I sit on my tailgate all the time too.
Great idea on the drain hole. There is definitely rust in there at the boot position.
Now: 2005 L322 Vogue 4.4 M62TU (Black)
Before: 2000 P38A HSE 4.6 - stately capability | 2008 Kluger KX-S | 2004 Forester | 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 | 1993 VR Calais | 1974 HQ Statesman - 308 V8 | HT | HK
Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.comIf I recall correctly, the first one that snapped some years back did so at the crimped end, not where this one did.
Ron B.
VK2OTC
2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA
RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever
Master
SupporterI had one break at the end, looked like water had collected in the rubber end and over time had done its thing, changed them both and just put it down to age, didn't realise it was a documented problem, thanks for bringing it to general attention, I will keep an eye on the new ones now.
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