Scott 0 Posted August 18, 2004 Just been out to trial fit my new GSF Grill spoiler (which fits A1 by the way) and found that one of my front top mounts (pass side) looks like it has collapsed.... :x How difficult to replace? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 18, 2004 Seeing as the mounts look cheap - do I replace ALL of them? Or just do the front? I am assuming the rears will be a no go because of the passive rear steering effect? Can anyone help? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted August 18, 2004 http://the-corrado.net/how-to/index.php ... 9c242c6524 there ya go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 18, 2004 I have read it mate - very useful - doesnt actually say what bits I need though.... GSF have: Top mount bearing Top Mount Top Mount Kit :?: I am assuming I need the kit per side for front? - £11 + VAT :lol: cheap! What about rear? - worth doing? Bump stops? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 18, 2004 I have read it mate - very useful - doesnt actually say what bits I need though.... GSF have: Top mount bearing Top Mount Top Mount Kit :?: I am assuming I need the kit per side for front? - £11 + VAT :lol: cheap! What about rear? - worth doing? Bump stops? You don't need to do the rear at the same time, you can just do the front. The kit is what you need (the part number should be on the how-to?). The kit has both the mount and bearing in it. Why they sell it as separate parts as well, I have no idea. I didn't do the bump stop when I was in there... if there is one at all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 18, 2004 Well I am thinking to tighten the car up a bit about doing them all - worth it or not? I need new shocks really but they are going to have to wait for a while yet... but the originals are not leaking or anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmn 0 Posted August 18, 2004 Unless the bump stops are knackered, dont bother replacing them it takes shag al time to do the front top mount once you have all the tools at hand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 19, 2004 should only need the 21mm swan neck spanner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 19, 2004 should only need the 21mm swan neck spanner? Well it depends on what you have already. According to the how-to... 10mm spanner 13mm and 15mm for caliper sliding pins 17mm socket 18mm spanner 18mm socket 21mm swan neck ring spanner 5mm Hex socket attchment Spring compressors Vice Some string bloody great big breaker bar to fit 18mm PlusGas Big hammer Big flat head screwdriver Crosshead screwdriver (pref. impact) for disk locating screw - If above fails, steel drill bit :) Is what you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 19, 2004 got everything except the 21mm swan spanner I think.... might even have one of them Cheers :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted August 19, 2004 got everything except the 21mm swan spanner I think.... might even have one of them Cheers :D you could always use a spark plug socket,with a big allen key to hold the strut still Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 19, 2004 And some mole grips :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 19, 2004 I'd like to point out that the dousing of all the bolts in PlusGas overnight will make your life a million times easier. It's worth every penny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 19, 2004 PlusGas? WD40 not do it ? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted August 19, 2004 And some mole grips :lol: :lol: nah the spark plug sockets ive seen have got flat sides so you can put a spanner on them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted August 19, 2004 PlusGas? WD40 not do it ? PlusGas is alot more effective... :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 19, 2004 PlusGas? WD40 not do it ? PlusGas is alot more effective... :wink: Halfords sell yes? :-P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
