Tim
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Morning all been hunting a clunking sound in the polo (mk 3) for a week. Sounded like it was coming from underneath/rear left and, as the exhaust is a bit leaky, I assumed it was related. Turns out it was the front left strut top  If you bounce the car the strup top moved upwards a small amount with an audible clunk. Nothing has been fiddled with or altered - is this some sort of cup/bearing failure? I've not stripped front suspension down to that degree as of yet - so I don't know what the design/make-up is. I've got some new shocks/springs on the way - was hoping to use the original strut tops... Cheers! Tim |
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stealthstylz
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Top mounts are knackered, they're not expensive. If you're putting new springs and shocks on fit the whole lot at the same time. It won't just suddenly fall to bits if it's only just started.
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Tim
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Ok cool thanks - will get some ordered up
erm...what do i actually need to be looking for?
Sorry!
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Tim
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Tim
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Cheers :-)
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RobinJI
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Yep, what Matt said, they're a common failure on Polos, if you've got a GSF local they'll probably work out about the same price from there once you take into account postage. You can get lowered ones which mount the spring a little higher giving you 10-15mm more drop, but I'm a bit out of date with Polo's, so I'm not sure where you can get them now.
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Tim
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Jul 28, 2011 10:01:28 GMT
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Cheers
Standard is fine as got lowering springs and shocks on the way :-)
GSF is a while away - but local parts place is quick and helpful so don't mind paying few quid more.
Cheers all!
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Tim
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Jul 28, 2011 15:37:11 GMT
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BTW - found this out whilst asking in dealer today:
This part is now obsolete - VW have 6 left at the factory - and they are ~£35 each!
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Jul 28, 2011 17:27:18 GMT
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Top mounts are knackered, they're not expensive. If you're putting new springs and shocks on fit the whole lot at the same time. It won't just suddenly fall to bits if it's only just started. I dunno what Polo ones are like, but it was the same thinking I had on a BMW one that 4 miles up the road punched its way up into the bonnet. |
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Jul 28, 2011 18:21:44 GMT
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Top mounts are knackered, they're not expensive. If you're putting new springs and shocks on fit the whole lot at the same time. It won't just suddenly fall to bits if it's only just started. I dunno what Polo ones are like, but it was the same thinking I had on a BMW one that 4 miles up the road punched its way up into the bonnet. Had that happen on a Fiat when I was a kid. Albeit a rear one. Bang "Mum theres something sticking through the rear wheel arch" Mum "oh !£"$$"%" ;D |
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1998 Volvo V70 2.5
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Jul 28, 2011 20:35:48 GMT
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VWs seem to eat top mounts.. Our Passat has had a new set ready to fit sat in the glove box for ages now ;D
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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Jul 28, 2011 22:51:17 GMT
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Can i ask a question when a top mount is going can it be a squeak noise when turning
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bl1300
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Jul 29, 2011 16:46:12 GMT
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Now my Mk3 seat Ibiza has the same problem its contagious I tell you ;D
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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