Jim Hughes 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Hello, I took my j plate 16v Corrado off the road at the end of spring, and noticed (as I thought) the drivers- side factory spec rear audio speaker had come adrift. It had'nt, the shock absorber/ strut assembly had punched it out!.....Basically I can move the strut top around about an inch- and yes the top nut is still 'on' and tight. What lies beneath this? has some-sort of rubber bush split and gone astray? ( I have had A few Scirocco's) and am familiar with this arrangement. Yes I am being lazy by not having a closer look but I need to get the car on the road soon, and by asking the question I can order the part. Do the job once, Simple. :wave: I have no manuals to go by but then again, I have owned the car since 1998-Ihave not needed any! funny ...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted August 11, 2008 There is a metal plate on the top of the spring that the shock fits under. It's rusted away and the shock has pushed through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Hughes 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Is it a VAG part? Can you get it from Euro car Parts? Is it expensive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2008 If it is the spring top cap rusted away, this is the part number 191512113, its about £7 from VW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted August 11, 2008 VAG part, ask for a spring disc upper, 191 512 113, should be around £20 for the pair ex VAT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-J 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Isn't there also a metal tab on the actual shock that rusts, snaps and then causes this problem. If it is this then a new shock is needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyman9000 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Like this: Fun times no? As said, it'll be the metal top plate, it just rusted through on mine and died, on closer inspection the entire suspension wasnt too magic, so i just bagged me some coilovers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 13, 2008 :shock: deep joy! I bet that un-handled well :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Hughes 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Many -many thanks for your replys folks, I ordered the parts from my local dealer today and they confirmed it was a common promblem. Ifeel ashamed to admit that the car felt a ' little loose at the back-end for a while '. Buggeration, ALL -was- not -connected. Tut ; I thought it was a: Speaker problem. :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Hughes 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Change the dampers at the same time, as A-J said there is a ring/collet which needs replacing which after rusting - need's removing with an angle- grinder or similar if you are stuck for time like myself . also the front mounting points of the suspension may need further inspection as they too could require replacement, if you do not have the time of day to sit trawling this could be usefull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robz 0 Posted August 22, 2008 ooh - thats just happened on mine!!! see help topic, lol maybe just a new top plate then??? mine handled like a boat getting it back home, lol, woops ;) rob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
