Suspension Top Mounts

[craigp172cup]

Hi Folks,

Just had Eibach Sportlines fitted and there is now a 'clunk' 'clunk' 'clunk' when i turn hard driving slow.

Does this mean i need new top mounts? If so, why did i not notice it before i changed the springs?

How important is it that i change it soon? MOT failure?

Cheers,

Craig

 

[Burty182]

I think it is cured by putting washers under the top mounts. There is a thread under the engine bit.

 

[craigp172cup]

is there a description of how to fit the washers? do you need to take the strut off? link anyone? couldnt find the thread(s)

 

[Burty182]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=184661

That should work. Na just take the top mount off put the washer on and the mount on top. There is a guide in the thread.

 

[craigp172cup]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=184661

That should work. Na just take the top mount off put the washer on and the mount on top. There is a guide in the thread.

Cheers for that. Next question. Where do you get the washers?!?

 

[JezzaMac]

Ive got the same problem mate! I fitted the washers and it didn't work for me. Is it just a kink if creaking/clicking noise on full lock going either way? I put my standard springs back on and its still doing it! Not sure what else it could be though!

 

[Burty182]

I haven't actually fitted any washers yet but mine like knocks and bangs on full lock.

 

[craigp172cup]

It clunks several times whilst i turn the steering wheel either going slowly or stationary.

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

If anyone needs the washers i have some custom made one's i machined at work, £4.99 delivered for a pair.

 

[Dave Hester]

If anyone needs the washers i have some custom made one's i machined at work, £4.99 delivered for a pair.

:-0

I bought some at my local engineering shop for 20p. Thats a fair mark up!

 

[Dave Hester]

Ive got the same problem mate! I fitted the washers and it didn't work for me. Is it just a kink if creaking/clicking noise on full lock going either way? I put my standard springs back on and its still doing it! Not sure what else it could be though!

Your shocks are fucked

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

:-0

I bought some at my local engineering shop for 20p. Thats a fair mark up!

Not really, Marine grade stainless steel isn't cheap and they have to be custom made as it's a non standard size. material is alot more than 20p.

 

[craigp172cup]

Ive got the same problem mate! I fitted the washers and it didn't work for me. Is it just a kink if creaking/clicking noise on full lock going either way? I put my standard springs back on and its still doing it! Not sure what else it could be though!

Would this not mean that maybe your top mounts need replaced

 

[Burty182]

If anyone needs the washers i have some custom made one's i machined at work, £4.99 delivered for a pair.

I've pm'd you mate.

 

[JezzaMac]

Your shocks are f**ked

Faaaark!

Would this not mean that maybe your top mounts need replaced

Yea new top mounts are next on the ever growing list coming out of winter!

 

[Dan1587]

I just replaced mine with some sport lines, made hell of a difference, of of
Mine had a bit of lift in it causing it to bang. Try checking you wishbone bushes and lower and track rod balljoints!

 

[Danith]

I would've thought the movementof the springs in the cups would be the top mount kits being worn? Mine are shot again.

Anyone got a pic of how these should be fitted cos I'm sure something isn't right on mine, maybe the bearing is fitted upside down or something! Gonna get it back in mates garage today to get it sorted.

 

[goldy...]

i had this before on my old focus, it turned out that i put one of the top mounts back on upside down, and the spring wasnt sitting right, it was turning round and the clucnk was it going over the ridge it should have sat in. my first port of call would be to whip the strut out and check that the same hasnt happend with you, migh save you some money...


felt like a right tit when i realised tho! lol.

 

[Danith]

Yeah I've got a feeling it could possibly be that. Bought these 2nd hand off someone on here who assured me they were ok.

It's got a vibration coming from round that area aswell which suggests that it's the top cup that isn't sitting tight?

Got some brand spankers coming off ad on here but they haven't turned up yet and today's my last free time to get the car into the garage for a couple of weeks!