Strut Stop

[Huw Powell]

> I just had an '86 GT Coupe fail inspection due to the excessive space
> that exists between the top of the strut tower and the stop that
> keeps the assembly from falling out if the car is lifted or would get
> airborne.  AFAIK this space is there on all of the 4000 series cars,
> and I pretty much got into an argument with the inspector who said
> this was normal.  He insisted that it was due to worn parts - the
> strut bearing had become compressed.

he is full of it, as they say.

> As I rummaged through my garage for a solution, I came upon a set of
> stops that were clearly intended to eliminate the excess space.  I
> installed them and the car passed.

type 89 quattros have a different rear 'stop' with a bonded rubber ring 
there.  but the rear strut assemblies don't have to accomodate as much 
range of motion either, not having their tie rods attached to a steering 
rack.

-- 
Huw Powell

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