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strut top mount

Started by badders1954, October 22, 2016, 03:21:18 PM

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October 22, 2016, 03:21:18 PM
the ns top mount looks like the attached pic surely its not right just had new mount spring and shock!!! any ideas[attachimg=1][attachimg=2]
Never to old to Rock & Roll

Ford Galaxy 2.3 mk2 2003 --
October 22, 2016, 05:04:46 PM #1
Something don't look right with that mine is nowhere near as high as that.
October 22, 2016, 09:27:41 PM #2
I have exactly the same problem! I also don't know what to do now  :(
I own a MK1 1999 2.3 DOHC Ghia & 2003 1.9TDI Trend.
October 23, 2016, 06:01:18 AM #3
last resort is to try genuine ford parts which are on order after that I don't know the os one is fine only about 1/4 inch gap
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Ford Galaxy 2.3 mk2 2003 --
October 24, 2016, 09:49:03 PM #4
I had this issue after changing mine - it was the doughnut bush - non genuine and not a good pattern part - it basically collapsed. I replaced with a better version and all was well.
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November 01, 2016, 04:41:12 PM #5
Solved all new genuine ford parts fitted all ok moral don't use cheap ebay crap!!!!!!

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Ford Galaxy 2.3 mk2 2003 --
November 01, 2016, 10:54:32 PM #6
Good to know! I used monroe parts but they just collapsed like yours.
I own a MK1 1999 2.3 DOHC Ghia & 2003 1.9TDI Trend.
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