...don't seem to be able to support the hatch anymore. The hatch just falls down under its weight and there's an oily substance leaking from the top of the pistons. I suppose there's an O-ring or a gasket that's cracked that allows air or liquid to leak out.

Anyone experienced this problem? Is it fixable or do I have to get new support pistons?

 

I don't know of anyone who sells just the gaskets to rebuild the support pistons.

You can get new pistons here: http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...ILGATE+%283%29

Not too expensive, but you might want to check at an auto parts store for a generic alternative.

 

Thanks MrFatBooty!

 

I think those cylinders are gas-charged. They're not actually 'springs', so you can't dismantle them. The seals eventually leak, & all the nitrogen leaks out.

I've seen them at AutoZoned for about $20 or $25 each, but I was looking for a '89 Saab, not an Integra. They had about 40 different ones for all kinds of Japanese cars, but for my Saab they were special order...

 

I have used ones that came out of a wrecked teg that I could sell you. They work perfectly! PM me if interested.

 

how does one remove those shocks?