87CGT Top strut bearings/mounts

[Huw Powell]

When the wheels are "hanging" it is normal for the strut bearing to drop 
out of its perchy thing and flop around a bit.

Failure is usually indicated by clunking noises, or lateral motion 
possible while the car's weight is on the tires.

rob wrote:
> 
>   Hi Listers,
> 
>     I've been replacing the CV boots on my 87 CGT in readiness for the annual test. While doing that I realised that with the car jacked up by the front subframe crossmember there is considerable horizontal slop in the strut top mounts. I assume this is not normal. There is also vertical play.
> 
>   Could someone give me a quick run down on what is the usual failure mode and what is liable to need replacing, as I've not had these apart before.
> 
>     Thanks in advance 
> 
>      Rob. 
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