PMS Strut damaged??

[t90_lle]

I recently bought a set of mounts which came with the strut bar... I’ve not fitted as yet due to time but every time I look at i think it’s wrong because it’s got 3 bends in it.

In the 2nd image the 2 drill bits denote the “normal” bends I would expect to see and the punch the extra bend/damage... there’s no impact damage to it like it’s been struck and no broken paint either.

Can anyone confirm if this is ok, it was fitted to a 182 with no problems.
CheeRS

 

[Gus]

Should be 2 bends. It looks like it was off a turbo car which had a raised coilpack

 

[JamesBryan]

Should be flat in the middle, I'd say it's been bent.

 

[Chambers_RS]

Looks like it’s been struck with a ball hammer twice

 

[t90_lle]

Looks like it’s been struck with a ball hammer twice

I know but there is no damaged what so ever.

Should be 2 bends. It looks like it was off a turbo car which had a raised coilpack

Mines turbo but hasn’t got a raised coil pack.

 

[Gus]

 

[t90_lle]

I’ll have a go at straightening it then if not I’ll be on the phone to pms to order a new one.

 

[imprezaworks]

Oh it came like that?

Ignore. You bought this second hand.

 

[Mr Plums]

Maybe you could ask the person that you bought it off if they bent it?

 

[bloke]

Should be 2 bends. It looks like it was off a turbo car which had a raised coilpack

does look about the right place to clear coilpack.

 

[Coops Mk1]

Ai that's been butchered unfortunately

 

[Clio_fool]

Does it fit as is? Does it need straightening?

 

[Budgie]

Does it fit as is? Does it need straightening?

This. No harm in using that one to me unless you want a perfect engine bay?

 

[182_steve]

See what you mean!! I'm late to the party here but that looks like it's been hammered..... literally!

Will it still go on ok now you've had a go at straightening it etc?

 

[t90_lle]

See what you mean!! I'm late to the party here but that looks like it's been hammered..... literally!

Will it still go on ok now you've had a go at straightening it etc?

I should hope so, it’s a lot straighter now than before bud. We’ll see on Tuesday lol