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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: weazgti on 04 December 2010, 12:41
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How nuch play should there be in the front strut top mount once all
Of it tightened up? Ive done the stupid slotted nut as far as i can but the mount still has some wobble. I just want to be sure because the uprated one i fitted lasted 3 months so it was either my mate not tightening it enough or bad quality.
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Asked the same question myself when I put new shocks and G60 top mounts on a few months back. Tight as the slotted nut would go, there was still a slight wobble/bit of play in the mount.
This I was told, is normal.
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Depends on what you mean by wobble?
If the car is on even ground, the top mounts should have no actual play in them (ie. grabbing the metal cup and pulling/pushing). However, if the weight is off the wheels, they can sometimes have slight up/down play.
If in doubt, get it checked by a professional or someone experienced. Isn't DH on your island?
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I think what he and I meant is when the shocks are off the car, and you are fitting the top mount.
Mine has a little wobble in it. Shocks and top mount were brand new so no dodgy threads.
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Yeah thats what i meant. Its back on the car now and it seems ok, there is no movement or play when its bolted to the car.
Cant believe that my new one only lasted a few months.
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ah, then i'm not sure. Its been a long time since i messed with traditional springs/shocks on a mk2. You'd probably be better switching to the mk3 top mount setup
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I had a bit of 'wobble' in the new oem spec lemforder mounts I recently fitted. its just from the lower bearing cap which is held up onto the bearing when on the car.
I was interested in the mk3 mounts, but apparently they raise the ride height a tad (10mm or so), so I didnt bother as I was fitting shocks and springs...
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Damn thing still jnocks when im driving. So now its a case of whether to get mk3 setup or the vw tool. Dont want it to raise the nose because it sits quite nicely as it is
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if ur suspensions still knocking, id check ur lower arms and lower ball joint for play
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Damn thing still jnocks when im driving. So now its a case of whether to get mk3 setup or the vw tool. Dont want it to raise the nose because it sits quite nicely as it is
Check the outer ball joint (as above) and the wishbones themselves for play. You tend to notice this going over speed bumps.
I used to get a nasty knock when the front wish bone bush (rear) was worn. You tend to notice this turning lock-to-lock.
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Did the wishbone with rear bush last year and replaced the lower balljoints few months ago. Didnt have a torque wrench though. Does anyone actually torque all these up or just do them damn tight?
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the only thing thats has to be torqued up properly are the head bolts, every other nut and bolt just can be done up as tight as possible as my mate says whos a mechanic
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the only thing thats has to be torqued up properly are the head bolts, every other nut and bolt just can be done up as tight as possible as my mate says whos a mechanic
Fail. Torque all bolts as per the recommended settings.
Did the wishbone with rear bush last year and replaced the lower balljoints few months ago. Didnt have a torque wrench though. Does anyone actually torque all these up or just do them damn tight?
I torque everything, as before I had a torque wrench, I had a habit of over tightening bolts and shearing them, plus, it gives you much more confidence knowing it has been tightened up to the correct settings. You can get a Laser torque wrench for about £20, or one of the Halfords Pro ones for about £70 (don't drop them, or store tensioned).
Did you replace the metal sleeve that sits inside the rear wishbone bush? Without it, it will rattle something awful.
Also, my Golf used to eat cheap ball joints, being lowered 70mm takes its toll on some components, ball joints being one of them.