Front strut mounts and bearings. - Page 2

Steve940estate · Feb 18th, 2016, 17:41

They have been OK since but I haven't done a huge amount of miles. As I said though you might as well fit new ones if they have any signs of cracking.
Must be you I have been talking to elsewhere about this. I posted some of these pictures there today not knowing you had found my old thread.

TonyS9 · Feb 18th, 2016, 20:17

One of my fleet is doing this too, I have already replaced all the bottom parts, so I was guessing its the shock that hasn't been replaced in 160k. This thread is a good read though, I hadn't thought the top bush could be worn.

Do you think it was the shock in the end?

ie940 · Feb 18th, 2016, 22:04

Mine were doing this and have stripped it all down tonight and the shocks are fine.

I've not discussed it with you elsewhere Steve!

Steve940estate · Feb 19th, 2016, 10:50

It isn't you on Retro Rides then ! You aren't the only one fixing front suspension out there.

Do you have a double or does Retro rides have an alternate reality

ie940 · Feb 19th, 2016, 18:47

We talked about camber mods but don't recall discussing the play. I must be going mad. Yes it's me on retro rides sorry ha ha.

I plan to nibble a bit off the top mount insert itself rather than drilling out the washer, may or may not work but at least it's still clamped metal on metal that way.

Steve940estate · Feb 19th, 2016, 21:38

If you do decide to go that route make sure there is enough thread on the shock absorber.
Thinking about it now a shorter insert would be easier assuming you could hold it. It would be better to machine it as it needs to be flat and square to the hole. I can't remember now if the thread length is the reason I didn't do it like that or that I just like doing things the difficult way !

MiniNinjaRob · Feb 24th, 2016, 12:16

I'm also discussing this on RR!

ie940 · Feb 24th, 2016, 12:46

Jesus, where do we reply, here or there?

I hadn't noticed you'd put the pics on there Steve, wouldn't have bothered bumping this if I'd have seen it.

Steve940estate · Feb 24th, 2016, 13:49

Time to just copy and paste I think !

I used to only post on here and have only recently come back for a look to see what's going on. There seems to be a few 740's and 940's on RR now so I thought I would try and share what little knowledge on there as it doesn't seem to be appreciated on here.
I've also got a group on Facebook that's got a few members now which is a surprise, especially as I have been busy with other projects and haven't put much on there.

MiniNinjaRob · Feb 26th, 2016, 08:52

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Originally Posted by Steve940estate

Time to just copy and paste I think !

I used to only post on here and have only recently come back for a look to see what's going on. There seems to be a few 740's and 940's on RR now so I thought I would try and share what little knowledge on there as it doesn't seem to be appreciated on here.
I've also got a group on Facebook that's got a few members now which is a surprise, especially as I have been busy with other projects and haven't put much on there.

I joined here as I thought Volvo people would be a helpful bunch but I'm not feeling the love too much to be honest.

Which Facebook group is it?

Feb 18th, 2016, 17:41	#11
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	They have been OK since but I haven't done a huge amount of miles. As I said though you might as well fit new ones if they have any signs of cracking. Must be you I have been talking to elsewhere about this. I posted some of these pictures there today not knowing you had found my old thread.

Feb 18th, 2016, 20:17	#12
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:26 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	One of my fleet is doing this too, I have already replaced all the bottom parts, so I was guessing its the shock that hasn't been replaced in 160k. This thread is a good read though, I hadn't thought the top bush could be worn. Do you think it was the shock in the end?

Feb 18th, 2016, 22:04	#13
ie940 Senior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 10:57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Mids	Mine were doing this and have stripped it all down tonight and the shocks are fine. I've not discussed it with you elsewhere Steve!

Feb 19th, 2016, 10:50	#14
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	It isn't you on Retro Rides then ! You aren't the only one fixing front suspension out there. Do you have a double or does Retro rides have an alternate reality

Feb 19th, 2016, 18:47	#15
ie940 Senior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 10:57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Mids	We talked about camber mods but don't recall discussing the play. I must be going mad. Yes it's me on retro rides sorry ha ha. I plan to nibble a bit off the top mount insert itself rather than drilling out the washer, may or may not work but at least it's still clamped metal on metal that way.

Feb 19th, 2016, 21:38	#16
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	If you do decide to go that route make sure there is enough thread on the shock absorber. Thinking about it now a shorter insert would be easier assuming you could hold it. It would be better to machine it as it needs to be flat and square to the hole. I can't remember now if the thread length is the reason I didn't do it like that or that I just like doing things the difficult way !

Feb 24th, 2016, 12:16	#17
MiniNinjaRob Master Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2022 12:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: West Yorkshire	I'm also discussing this on RR!

Feb 24th, 2016, 12:46	#18
ie940 Senior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 10:57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Mids	Jesus, where do we reply, here or there? I hadn't noticed you'd put the pics on there Steve, wouldn't have bothered bumping this if I'd have seen it.

Feb 24th, 2016, 13:49	#19
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	Time to just copy and paste I think ! I used to only post on here and have only recently come back for a look to see what's going on. There seems to be a few 740's and 940's on RR now so I thought I would try and share what little knowledge on there as it doesn't seem to be appreciated on here. I've also got a group on Facebook that's got a few members now which is a surprise, especially as I have been busy with other projects and haven't put much on there.

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