spring plates problem with weitec ultra gt

[flatg40 0]

I have a Weitec Ultra GT kit to fit on my G60, and I have also all the parts for Vr6 top mounts.

The springs are made for G60, so i bought the 110mm spring plates from VW, but there is a problem :

 

 

 

the plate doesn't stay at the top of the stalk. The hole diameter is too big.

 

Are the VR stalks bigger than G60 ones ?

 

Or is it ok ?

[Supercharged 2]

Can't see the pics but the late VR's got a floating spring plate setup, it's a bit strange and I'm not exactly sure of the point of it but it should be fine, just make sure the top mount threaded bush is done up correctly.

[Jim Bowen 1]

i think thats right, am sure the springs holds it up

 

best to get another opinion than mine though....lol

[flatg40 0]

thanks for your answers.

 

any other opinions to confirm this information ?

[Lufbramatt 0]

yes theyre meant to be loose, the spring pushes them up against the bearing so the spring can rotate with the strut body, and the shock shaft itself is locked against the non-moving part of the bearing which sits in the top mount rubber, so doesnt rotate.

[coullstar 0]

heres the diagram

[Supercharged 2]

^ Thats wrong!!!

 

That setup was superseded by VW - number 7 is replaced by a special nut (threaded bush on ETKA) which fits between the rubber donut and clamps down on the mount and bearing.

[Lufbramatt 0]

yep, part number 1H0412365A.