Movement in front struts,

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 11:53 am

There seems to have been movement in my left side front strut, as indicated by movement of bolts 'see image' could this have been caused be the previous owner having a prang? how can I remedy this?

Soory. not very good pic, you can see where the paint has chipped through movement of the two bolts.

Also, excuse my ignorance, but should the shocks top end, bits that come up in the middle of the bolts, in pic, move up and down when you push down on the suspension?

Many thanks

MatBat

volvofox · Post by **volvofox** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 1:50 pm

did you have an engine-gearbox or clutch change ?
some people lower the subframe, complete with shocks.

anyway, I would not lie awake from this. Probably nothing.

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 2:05 pm

The handling of the car has been reduced and it pulls to the left quite serverely, may just need wheel aligning

king_j · Post by **king_j** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 2:10 pm

do u just mean the nuts are moving?

what type of play is it, tighten all bolts on the strut top, then jack the wheel up and grab the top of the wheel and pull up like the cars hitting a bump in the road, if you see the strut rubber move in the same direvction your strut top mount is away, not costly to replace and it will have all the things you says its doing (pulling etc)

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 2:14 pm

The rubber bit (both sides) is moving about .5cm when I push down on the front of the car.

king_j · Post by **king_j** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 5:10 pm

oh, well do what i said and jack it up and try it if ja can make it move with your strength then id suggest changing them, they should not move at all.

well not with human strength.

one of mine is away and needs changin
they are only about Â£30 though so not a tough/expensive job.

volvofox · Post by **volvofox** » Sun Jan 04, 2004 11:45 pm

sorry, i was wrong, as you say also the handling changed, please (have a?) look at this soon !

king_j · Post by **king_j** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 12:06 am

its not a major life or death thing like, just makes the car handle like crap. and makes if fell loose and bumpy over bumps.

sakis480 · Post by **sakis480** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 6:17 am

Hi there!! I do agree with king_j just replace them.... i v changed them 5 months ago..the handling of the car improved so much...having the old ones on, i could se them moving as yours...

luck sakis

kirsty_2003 · Post by **kirsty_2003** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:47 pm

could it be that you've hit too many kerbs? that messes up the struts

mine pulls to the left.... its annoying. it has done it since i brought the thing

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:02 pm

kirsty_2003 wrote:could it be that you've hit too many kerbs?

I beg your Pardon! Me hitting a kerb!

I am deeply hurt by that.

kirsty_2003 · Post by **kirsty_2003** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:19 pm

I'm sorry baby......

Maybe the person before couldnt drive very well and hit too many kerbs?

You are a good driver......

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:25 pm

Thats okay :

The previous owner wasn't exactly Jackie Stewart

king_j · Post by **king_j** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:28 pm

no its just general wear an tare (spelling)

too many speed bumps etc etc all causes them to wear.

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:34 pm

Had them checked, and they are fine.

Getting allignment done asap

Thanks for the help though Guys