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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Dean on 03 July 2003, 01:08

Title: MkII Front Struts
Post by: Dean on 03 July 2003, 01:08

Are the front struts on a MKII golf the same for all models, or are the GTi struts a different type?

I am after 2 new front struts, but my springs and shockers are OK, it is the assembly and top mount that is knackered.

Regards.

Dean.

Title: Re:MkII Front Struts
Post by: M on 03 July 2003, 07:39

I'm having the front struts replaced on my 16v tomorrow.  The 16v ones are definately different to 8v ones and I think none GTI ones are different again.  I read that originally the 16v and G60 came with gas struts on the back and oil on the front unlike all other MkIIs that had oil filled ones alround.

Title: Re:MkII Front Struts
Post by: tinman on 03 July 2003, 13:31

I'm sure the fronts are oil as we've just replaced one that was leaking.

I would be very interested to know the part number you get, we had 191413031 (I think).

Regards,
Justin

Title: Re:MkII Front Struts
Post by: Dean on 05 July 2003, 18:06

I have just replaced the fronts an my 8v and have put oil dampers on.

I know th rear are definately gas.

Regards.

Dean.

Title: Re:MkII Front Struts
Post by: modulater on 05 July 2003, 21:33

Did you replace the whole strut or did you just have inserts fitted?

Title: Re:MkII Front Struts
Post by: tinman on 06 July 2003, 00:13

You cant buy the inserts any more apparently. Well, not from VW anyway.

Regards,
Justin