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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 25 March 2010, 08:41

Title: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 25 March 2010, 08:41
Rite picked the car up yesterday, nd all was fine, was bought from a small garage but no warrenty given :(. My problem is, I came out of street this morning, went slowly over a speed bump and "POINNNNG" at first I was like WTF!! Now every time I turn the wheel a couple of turns the noise keeps happening so worried that is something major. Came into work this morning and a mate who has a rough idea about cars had a look at it and he thinks the top suspention mount could have seazed :( what do u guys think and will it be expensive? Please help :(
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Purely VAG on 25 March 2010, 09:10
Cracked/Sheared front spring?

Have to get it up and have a look.
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Wayne on 25 March 2010, 09:22
As above sounds like a cracked spring
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 25 March 2010, 10:17
How much for a new spring nd fitting u think? And am I better to replace the pair at the front?
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Rhyso on 25 March 2010, 10:20
How much for a new spring nd fitting u think? And am I better to replace the pair at the front?

New spring is about £30 from GSF / Euro Car Parts and fitting is approx 30-45 minutes per side so would depend on local garage rates

Ideally you should replace in pairs as chances are the other spring is in the same condition

or you could upgrade and fit some lowering springs
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 25 March 2010, 10:24
Cheers guys, will it be same to drive if I take it easy? Gettin it looked at tomorrow night
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Wayne on 25 March 2010, 10:25
Cheers guys, will it be same to drive if I take it easy? Gettin it looked at tomorrow night

Will be ok but get it sorted asap.
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: jeynesey on 25 March 2010, 10:40
Is the car lowered? If not I have some (used) standard gti springs which you can have  :smiley:
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 25 March 2010, 11:30
That would be awsome mate, how much u lookin for them + delivery?
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: gerlewis on 25 March 2010, 11:32
my spring snapped, only half inch off the top, i couldnt see it, but the mechanic quickly diagnosed it and £50 later, was changed over.
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 25 March 2010, 11:39
Well a mechanic friend of mine is gonna get me 1 at traid price and fit it as a homer. I'll get a second front right one when money is ok
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Wayne on 25 March 2010, 11:54
Well a mechanic friend of mine is gonna get me 1 at traid price and fit it as a homer. I'll get a second front right one when money is ok

Better to fit a pair together
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 25 March 2010, 12:01
Cash don't allow at the moment bud, just bought the car :(. Will get another fitted in a week or so
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: T_J_G on 25 March 2010, 12:04
Wait a week and buy two?
Title: Re: Problem!!! Please help!!
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 25 March 2010, 12:09
I would but I'm scared to drive with it like it is, and I need my car on a daily basis, I'm also goin on a long journey on Saturday evening