Johnny G Pipe

Ok, so this is the damage - I have Gaz coilovers which require spacers. There is room, until the top mount fails - then it hits the fender (and the hood)..

I am going to replace both sides..are there any upgrade options or is stock the way to go?

Mrmerlin

before you buy any parts please post pictures of how you have assembled these new shocks
IE take one apart and lay the parts out se we can see how you put it together

FredR

How on earth did that happen?

worf928

This —-^ X 928.

AFAIK never heard of a 928 popping the upper strut assembly.

Johnny G Pipe

OK, thanks. I wonder if there is a load bearing washer missing from beneath the mount?

worf928

Orientation of the washers is also paramount.

Bigfoot928

with the factory parts this cannot happen. something was left out. or the wrong parts were used.

Mrmerlin

if you follow #2 we can give you the correct course to take

Johnny G Pipe

Yes, for sure I will take it apart and share, hopefully will get permission for emergency garage time tonight after work.

Ed Petry

In my experience, emergency garage time costs by a factor of a LOT!!!! 😂

Johnny G Pipe

The black cylinder is the section that was bonded into the shock mount.

worf928

Which of these parts are you missing?

Mrmerlin

Thanks for posting that picture Dave
I will guess he needs
8, 2X9s, 10 ,11

SeanR

Had a car shipped to me a few years back from a 928 "shop" that did shocks and a ton of work. It was missing #9 and sent the shock through the harness along the passenger side. Caused quite a mess. The OP's car looks to be doing the same thing but what he's posting pictures of looks like nothing I'd let near a 928.

worf928

There are items in the OP’s first picture in post #1 that are not shown in the second picture. Your instructions were not clearly understood it seems.

Ah! This explains why on a few occasions I’ve seen black electrical tape there. Always worrisome that.

To date though, I have yet to find a crank pulley with channel lock marks on it.