GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: andc1 on 31 March 2009, 17:47

Title: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: andc1 on 31 March 2009, 17:47

hi all, got my strut brace today for the engine bay but i dont have any bolts around the top struts to bolt it onto!

is it a case of drilling holes for it to bolt on? it is for a mk4 golf and it fits in fine just no bolts the to fit it on to!

any ideas?

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: 1688bran on 31 March 2009, 17:55

yes u need to drill holes for the strut bar

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: andc1 on 31 March 2009, 18:01

not an mot failure or anything then drilling holes in top suspension turrets?

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: 1688bran on 31 March 2009, 18:49

  no u wont fail MOT on it

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: jtomlin on 31 March 2009, 18:57

what brace did you get? got a link?

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: Phil.O on 31 March 2009, 19:16

i'm fitting my S3 brace tomorrow,

is it best to only part tighten the top bolts whilst it's jacked up then fully
tighten when it's down?

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: sharpie on 31 March 2009, 19:20

remember to properly rust proof the holes or you'll soon discover a lot of rot around the top mounts

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: 1688bran on 31 March 2009, 19:25

Quote from: sharpie on 31 March 2009, 19:20

remember to properly rust proof the holes or you'll soon discover a lot of rot around the top mounts

how do u do the rust proof ...

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: Phil.O on 31 March 2009, 19:36

just get something like hammerite paint, a paint brush and the rest is simple

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 31 March 2009, 22:55

Quote from: Phil.O on 31 March 2009, 19:16

i'm fitting my S3 brace tomorrow,

is it best to only part tighten the top bolts whilst it's jacked up then fully
tighten when it's down?

That'd be best in theory, but it is trickier to hold the bolts still when tightening up the nuts, with the car lowered back down. ;)

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: gjroe78 on 01 April 2009, 08:20

Great i've got this job to look forward to  :sad:

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: Phil.O on 02 April 2009, 10:14

it's definately a fun 1, not too bad just tricky - think it would have been fairly easy but i went with some ny-locks on the top so that i don't ever have to worry about them going loose which made life a little more............interesting,

also my lower brace nicely sits above my lower cover  :smug:

that took a bit of work though.

has anyone got an S3 upper brace on a TDi? just wondering if anyone has already modified the top cover to fit before i start playing

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: chrish22 on 17 April 2009, 21:15

Does a TT upper brace fit does any1 know?

Thanks

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 17 April 2009, 21:37

From what i understand it's different and won't fit :undecided:

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: Wazzzer on 18 April 2009, 18:14

I'll check part numbers and let you know for definite in a mo

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: jonnyturbo on 18 April 2009, 20:38

i want some strut braces lol *adds to list*

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: Wazzzer on 19 April 2009, 11:15

nope they are didfferent part numbers mate, sorry

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: T1 11JKE on 03 June 2010, 21:35

hello i have recently purchased a s3 upper strut brace however it has brackets down the bar??? do i jus remove these? or does this mean that the brace didnt really come off a s3? also was just wondering if i tap and die the bolts that fit the strut would that matter?

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: T1 11JKE on 03 June 2010, 21:40

heres the link to what i brought

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250639145634&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

part no. 8N0805629A

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: 0770rich on 03 June 2010, 22:08

looks like you need to remove them, as they were'nt on mine, also not sure on the golf if you need to grind some of the end bracket where the bonnet struts might foul on them. always a good thing to trial fit first. :wink:

Title: Re: fitting my front strut brace
Post by: T1 11JKE on 03 June 2010, 22:39

yes, jus found out its a TT strut and wont fit on the passager side, so may have to get the grinder out! lol wouldn't of thought it would affect performance of bar as long as i stay clear of the bolt holes?

Found someone else do the same on the mkvi forums with no probs