997.2 Front Strut Top Mounts - servicable?
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Have an incoming GT3 - The PPI noted grinding noise from the front Strut top mounts
Has anyone had success greasing the bearings/bushings / servicing these parts?
I'm thinking they may have seized up in the winter from lack of use.
The mounts are on back order and the car won't get here for a few weeks anyway, so trying to decide if I order the mounts or consider trying to service them first.
Much apprecited!
Has anyone had success greasing the bearings/bushings / servicing these parts?
I'm thinking they may have seized up in the winter from lack of use.
The mounts are on back order and the car won't get here for a few weeks anyway, so trying to decide if I order the mounts or consider trying to service them first.
Much apprecited!
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Have an incoming GT3 - The PPI noted grinding noise from the front Strut top mounts
Has anyone had success greasing the bearings/bushings / servicing these parts?
I'm thinking they may have seized up in the winter from lack of use.
The mounts are on back order and the car won't get here for a few weeks anyway, so trying to decide if I order the mounts or consider trying to service them first.
Much apprecited!
Has anyone had success greasing the bearings/bushings / servicing these parts?
I'm thinking they may have seized up in the winter from lack of use.
The mounts are on back order and the car won't get here for a few weeks anyway, so trying to decide if I order the mounts or consider trying to service them first.
Much apprecited!
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I would probably order the parts. IF they are actually grinding they are probably pretty well damaged and grease probably won't fix you up. I had mine out to "flip" them to get some more camber, and I did try to add some grease to them. They seemed a little looser than I expected, and they are on my list for eventual replacement. Car has 31k miles on it.
The Porsche tech said he heard some noise when turning the wheel. The car had 11 year old tires on... Maybe they're just a bit stiff, like when I try get up off the couch! Ha!
We will see I guess. Porsche wants $800 per side for these top mounts. FCP not much better at $600 a side. Pretty spicy for a fairly basic part...Did you come across any interesting alternatives/upgrades or sticking with OEM?
Having thought about it, I might hang on until I have the car in hand and give it a proper look over. If the shocks are in any way worn, this could snow ball in to new shocks to go along with the top mounts and then you start asking yourself, do you go for coilovers and camber plates etc or stick to OEM
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Do you know the part numbers. I have two here at the house that I don't need.
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Thanks, yeah this car is 29k miles so similar.
The Porsche tech said he heard some noise when turning the wheel. The car had 11 year old tires on... Maybe they're just a bit stiff, like when I try get up off the couch! Ha!
We will see I guess. Porsche wants $800 per side for these top mounts. FCP not much better at $600 a side. Pretty spicy for a fairly basic part...Did you come across any interesting alternatives/upgrades or sticking with OEM?
Having thought about it, I might hang on until I have the car in hand and give it a proper look over. If the shocks are in any way worn, this could snow ball in to new shocks to go along with the top mounts and then you start asking yourself, do you go for coilovers and camber plates etc or stick to OEM
The Porsche tech said he heard some noise when turning the wheel. The car had 11 year old tires on... Maybe they're just a bit stiff, like when I try get up off the couch! Ha!
We will see I guess. Porsche wants $800 per side for these top mounts. FCP not much better at $600 a side. Pretty spicy for a fairly basic part...Did you come across any interesting alternatives/upgrades or sticking with OEM?
Having thought about it, I might hang on until I have the car in hand and give it a proper look over. If the shocks are in any way worn, this could snow ball in to new shocks to go along with the top mounts and then you start asking yourself, do you go for coilovers and camber plates etc or stick to OEM
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If anyone else is looking for a set of top mounts, I have a 996 and a 997 one in gray condition. From wha I understand they are interchangeable until you decide to rotate for more camber. If not rotating, a good way to save some cash as I want these out of my garage.