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Old 09-22-2010, 03:32 PM
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Default do these strut bearings need replacement?
Looks like the bearings are starting to push through or is this normal?

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Old 09-22-2010, 04:00 PM
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I couldn't really tell by appearance, but I got rid of a front end clunk I could feel through the steering by replacing those bushings. Not too pricey and probably about time after all these years. Do the rears too.
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Felix, I think you have trouble there. Time for an upgrade......

Here are corresponding pictures off my car.

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Nice graphite strut bar. Where did you source it Malcolm?..................and yup I'm only startin' 'er with the clutch out!
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Stupid question but are your wheels straight in that picture?
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Dunno and never will - have sold the car!
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^^ Congratulations ('cos I know you wanted to), and let me be the first to say that you're always welcome back here.
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phelix, what's next?
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^^ Congratulations ('cos I know you wanted to), and let me be the first to say that you're always welcome back here.
Thank you but who said I was leaving?!
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phelix, what's next?
No firm plans - but another 993tt in the future is likely.
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Originally Posted by phelix
No firm plans - but another 993tt in the future is likely.
Felix, I saw this one for sale! Thought you might be interested?

http://www.specialistcarsltd.co.uk/item/55/catid/24
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I'd bet a few of us would be interested in that one if the steering wheel was on the correct side...

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Felix, I saw this one for sale! Thought you might be interested?

http://www.specialistcarsltd.co.uk/item/55/catid/24
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Thank you but who said I was leaving?!
Excellent!
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Getting back on topic and following on from Alan's very good question - could someone have a look to see if the bearing looks any different with a turn of lock applied?
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Originally Posted by phelix
Getting back on topic and following on from Alan's very good question - could someone have a look to see if the bearing looks any different with a turn of lock applied?
As it turns out, Alan is a bright lad!
Yes the struts do move. In your pictures, the wheels will have been turned sharply to the right. i.e. when turned rightward, the left side plate tilts inwards, and the right tilts outwards. That is to say they move in unison.
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