Is this right?

RedHotVolvo · Mar 6th, 2019, 17:56

Have a look at this, just replaced my top bearings and upper spring seats, and there’s this gap, and I can’t remember if it was like this before, so is this normal or have I done something wrong? I’ve got the special tools and I used them on the cross shaped nut, and tightened it to the very bottom.

tdidave · Mar 6th, 2019, 18:43

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Originally Posted by RedHotVolvo

Have a look at this, just replaced my top bearings and upper spring seats, and there’s this gap, and I can’t remember if it was like this before, so is this normal or have I done something wrong? I’ve got the special tools and I used them on the cross shaped nut, and tightened it to the very bottom.

Yeah.. I'm pretty sure that's fine. If I remember correctly I thought exactly the same as you when I changed mine a couple of years back..

ITSv40 · Mar 6th, 2019, 21:54

Like you, that doesn't look right to me, although it could well be. I can photograph my C70 mount - which is still original and post up tomorrow evening - if that helps.

chelle_belle · Mar 6th, 2019, 21:54

Gap is correct.

RedHotVolvo · Mar 7th, 2019, 07:43

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

Like you, that doesn't look right to me, although it could well be. I can photograph my C70 mount - which is still original and post up tomorrow evening - if that helps.

Aye, do that, let’s see it, mind the car has to be on the ground.

SteveSarre · Mar 7th, 2019, 09:03

Hi

That gap between the upper rubberised large washer and the support plate (with the bearing) is normal.

Steve

ITSv40 · Mar 7th, 2019, 20:16

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Originally Posted by RedHotVolvo

Aye, do that, let’s see it, mind the car has to be on the ground.

Here you go, original as it left the factory and a gap of around 4-5mm

RedHotVolvo · Mar 8th, 2019, 17:56

That’s conclusive then, many thanks for putting my mind at rest! It’s normal!

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ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:50 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Like you, that doesn't look right to me, although it could well be. I can photograph my C70 mount - which is still original and post up tomorrow evening - if that helps. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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chelle_belle and Craig! Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 06:25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester	Gap is correct. __________________ Michelle and Craig. 855 R 855 T-5

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SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:16 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi That gap between the upper rubberised large washer and the support plate (with the bearing) is normal. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

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RedHotVolvo New Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2022 14:37 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glasgow	That’s conclusive then, many thanks for putting my mind at rest! It’s normal!

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