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slydog
27-02-2013, 07:45 PM
oops got a bit of a creaking going on when turning the steering lock to lock . seems like its the top of the strut drivers side . any quick fixes or is it a replacement jobby

Herman
27-02-2013, 08:00 PM
oops got a bit of a creaking going on when turning the steering lock to lock . seems like its the top of the strut drivers side . any quick fixes or is it a replacement jobby

Quick fix - avoid sharp corners :)

Permanent fix - new top mount.

Part number RNX100080 (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RNX100080) roughly £40

slydog
27-02-2013, 08:16 PM
Quick fix - avoid sharp corners :)

Permanent fix - new top mount.

Part number RNX100080 (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RNX100080) roughly £40

haaaaaaa think il go with the permanent fix herman lol never one to bodge . cheers mate

Herman
27-02-2013, 08:30 PM
haaaaaaa think il go with the permanent fix herman lol never one to bodge . cheers mate

Mind you, advice based on your diagnosis :)

slydog
27-02-2013, 08:50 PM
yea its defo the top mount i can feel it with my hand i think it can creak for a little while till the weather warms a bit though

Mind you, advice based on your diagnosis :)

eurorover
01-03-2013, 01:49 AM
remove top mount split, clean in degreeser, repack with greese put back together and refit