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Alec Dawe · Jul 28th, 2007, 19:27

Point !. Worn Macpherson struts?? This is a new one on me, where the hell does a macpherson strut wear so's you'd /notice it??? I could understand if the strut DAMPER (Shock absorber) was a bit weak, but that should have been stated as such , not strut worn. I stand to be corrected, but I'm damned if I can work out where esle a macpherson strut could be worn?? Does the 440 have a strut insert as the shock, or is it a change the whole strut job?

Point 2, yes, new set of discs and pads would be a good idea, nice DIY job!

Point 3. OK, yes , probably the main trailing arm bush on each side is a touch worn, as far as I know on the 440 series this is another not too bad DIY job too?

Jul 28th, 2007, 19:27	#5
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	Point !. Worn Macpherson struts?? This is a new one on me, where the hell does a macpherson strut wear so's you'd /notice it??? I could understand if the strut DAMPER (Shock absorber) was a bit weak, but that should have been stated as such , not strut worn. I stand to be corrected, but I'm damned if I can work out where esle a macpherson strut could be worn?? Does the 440 have a strut insert as the shock, or is it a change the whole strut job? Point 2, yes, new set of discs and pads would be a good idea, nice DIY job! Point 3. OK, yes , probably the main trailing arm bush on each side is a touch worn, as far as I know on the 440 series this is another not too bad DIY job too? __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)