Why don't you just replace them. If they don't lift the hatch, then they are worn out. They re actually really cheap to replace. Mine only cost me around $20 for the set.
Took me all of 5 minutes to swap out both, and now it lifts on it's own, and holds. Just my .02..... ===== Willy 89 CRX LS/Si B18B 16X7 Enkie CDR9's (center blue caps on order), Tenzo CAI, 2 1/4" exhaust, with Hooker Header Aerochamber, and Hooker Header resonated tips,NGK plugs, wires, and distributor upgrades, Tenzo short throw shifter. Clear corners, custom grill inserts http://home.attbi.com/~wbetters/ http://home.attbi.com/~wbetters/news.htm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com
