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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Iwan on 07 March 2009, 09:10

Title: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: Iwan on 07 March 2009, 09:10

When the car is on its wheels and fully weighted how much of a gap is the norm for the top clamping plate off the chassis. During my weekly oil check this morning noticed a gap of around 4 to 5 mmm on both sides which I have not noticed before. Is this normal or do I go for new top mounts??

thanks

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: shepgti on 07 March 2009, 09:44

i would be worried if the gap wasnt there before and you havnt removed the suspension.. however there is around a 3-4mm gap on mine after fitting coilovers and new topmounts which is normal..

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: boneybradley on 07 March 2009, 11:20

the top mounts/cups are designed so if you get some "lift off" the metal cup dosen't bottom out on the inner wing causing damage (3-6mm in normal)

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: Ashley on 07 March 2009, 11:37

have you changed the suspension at all? vr6 top mounts gave me more clearence to standard

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: faz186 on 07 March 2009, 13:09

ive noticed that on 1 side of mine has more gap than the other side, fink need to change the mounts

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: Wayne on 07 March 2009, 17:18

Any gap means the mounts are on the way out.

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: shepgti on 07 March 2009, 17:44

Quote from: wayned on 07 March 2009, 17:18

Any gap means the mounts are on the way out.

 :huh: so why would new mounts give a gap then? including vr6 ones?

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: Andy-H on 07 March 2009, 20:43

Quote from: shepgti on 07 March 2009, 17:44

Quote from: wayned on 07 March 2009, 17:18

Any gap means the mounts are on the way out.

 :huh: so why would new mounts give a gap then? including vr6 ones?

Mine are new VR6 ones as well and I have a gap. I thought this was normal  :undecided:

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: boneybradley on 07 March 2009, 20:46

they do have a gap....and as i said before 3-6mm between the metal cup and top inner wing (and the cup must have the rubber sleeve otherwise they can bang!!)

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: Khare on 07 March 2009, 20:52

Quote from: boneybradley on 07 March 2009, 20:46

they do have a gap....and as i said before 3-6mm between the metal cup and top inner wing (and the cup must have the rubber sleeve otherwise they can bang!!)

my gap is about 10mm, but thats cos top mounts are phucked. Changingthem tomorrow hopefully  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: Iwan on 07 March 2009, 20:58

My initial question has been answered thanks, i have lowered the suspension but never mentioned it in my initial question, sorry!!
The gap could have been there before I removed he strut but i was not sure. The gap on mine is between 3 to 6 mm and if some say the mount is on the way out I will not argue with you as they have done 94K. Another job to the list for the spring!!!!!

thanks

Title: Re: Top mounts / top plate.
Post by: Iwan on 11 March 2009, 19:42

Hi - Purchased a set of top mounts as above off e-bay, good quality and genuine!! The ride feels a tad firmer and less old car ( if you know what i mean) but still a few mm gap, but as you say at least I know they are new and will last the life time of the car!!  thanks for the info and help. 

Its good to talk!!!