Top mounts / top plate.

[Iwan]

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

[Iwan]

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!!!