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slydog
27-02-2013, 06:45 PM
oops got a bit of a creaking going on when turning the steering lock to lock . seems like its the top of the strut drivers side . any quick fixes or is it a replacement jobby
Herman
27-02-2013, 07:00 PM
oops got a bit of a creaking going on when turning the steering lock to lock . seems like its the top of the strut drivers side . any quick fixes or is it a replacement jobby
Quick fix - avoid sharp corners :)
Permanent fix - new top mount.
Part number RNX100080 (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RNX100080) roughly £40
slydog
27-02-2013, 07:16 PM
Quick fix - avoid sharp corners :)
Permanent fix - new top mount.
Part number RNX100080 (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RNX100080) roughly £40
haaaaaaa think il go with the permanent fix herman lol never one to bodge . cheers mate
Herman
27-02-2013, 07:30 PM
haaaaaaa think il go with the permanent fix herman lol never one to bodge . cheers mate
Mind you, advice based on your diagnosis :)
slydog
27-02-2013, 07:50 PM
yea its defo the top mount i can feel it with my hand i think it can creak for a little while till the weather warms a bit though
Mind you, advice based on your diagnosis :)
eurorover
01-03-2013, 12:49 AM
remove top mount split, clean in degreeser, repack with greese put back together and refit
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