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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by slydog View Post
    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 roughly £40
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    Quote Originally Posted by Herman View Post
    Quick fix - avoid sharp corners

    Permanent fix - new top mount.

    Part number RNX100080 roughly £40
    haaaaaaa think il go with the permanent fix herman lol never one to bodge . cheers mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by slydog View Post
    haaaaaaa think il go with the permanent fix herman lol never one to bodge . cheers mate
    Mind you, advice based on your diagnosis
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    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
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    remove top mount split, clean in degreeser, repack with greese put back together and refit

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