Tom_VR6 0 Posted May 8, 2007 Just fitted my FK Koningsport coilovers and the front ones dont seem to be siting quite right. I got new identical two peace top mounts as the ones that where on there. I fitted the small bearing onto the front coilovers (while in the spring compressor) then the nut then the big rubber mount and put them in and fitted the top bit under the bonnet and then the nut BUT there seems to be this gap between the top part and the body - is this right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drunkenmunkey 0 Posted May 8, 2007 Yep, that looks about right to me, most VWs of this age [don't know about the newer ones] have the stut tops standing proud & the gap looks about right on yours. As long as you have everything in the right order and to the correct torque they're as they should be. A few years back a mechanic tried to fail my GTI MOT because of it, I took it to a VW specialist & he said it was right & passed it. There is a reason for this gap but I forget, I'm sure someone on here will know why. Hope it helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_VR6 0 Posted May 8, 2007 Thanks mate, appreciate the input - at least now I know my suspension wont be shooting through the bonnet or anything silly like that! :mrgreen: Would be good to know why it does that though if anyone knows? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigpants baby 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Just fitted my FK Koningsport coilovers and the front ones dont seem to be siting quite right. I got new identical two peace top mounts as the ones that where on there. I fitted the small bearing onto the front coilovers (while in the spring compressor) then the nut then the big rubber mount and put them in and fitted the top bit under the bonnet and then the nut BUT there seems to be this gap between the top part and the body - is this right? I having the same prob with mine,I think the nut (under the top strut nut) is too big Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_VR6 0 Posted May 18, 2007 Its a bit of a pain - the drive seems OK though so I am going to keep my eye on it and see how it goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut 0 Posted May 18, 2007 looks fine to me. Same as the the gap i had when fitted the konigsports to my old vr Gav Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted May 18, 2007 I have seen similar on other VR6's (in fact seen even bigger gaps than that) so would say that is about right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_VR6 0 Posted May 18, 2007 the pics are from my VR6 :roll: :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
