Massive gap between strut top and mount cap

[marky-gee]

ive recently fitted new coilovers to my mk3 and ive noticed today that on the front the top caps are sitting above the actual strut turret on the body, surely the top cap should tighten down into the turret and create a tight seal?

[LowlifeDubber]

No you should have a gap between 5-10mm i do believe.
Im guessing you fitted new top mounts while you were at it?

[marky-gee]

No you should have a gap between 5-10mm i do believe.
Im guessing you fitted new top mounts while you were at it?

Yeah mate tops and bearings.

[01664gti]

sounds normal to me mate 

[dubdob]

you need the gap because they move when you steer, if you turn the wheel on the spot and watch them youll see.

[Wayne]

Gap is normal ish

[gasketface]

I have same,even after fitting new everything !.It's passed mot twice with no probs,just looks odd to me but as they say above,tis normal.

[Mikester]

Same here on 3 sets of suspension on a Mk3 i have fitted, and 2 sets on a mk2 that i have fitted.