[s-cars] Blown strut mounts

[chris chambers]

Mark,

Oh don't defer to me, I simply photographed the part I have in my hand
that I believe is what he needs.

Don't take it as gospel, do some research and come to your own conclusion.....


Chris




----- Original Message ----
> From: Mark Pollan <mpollan1 at aol.com>
> To: audi list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:42:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Blown strut mounts
> 
> I defer to Chris as the washer in the hand is better than a retainer in
> ETKA.  That said, ETKA does picture 4A0412145 but only on the top of the
> mount.
> 
> Mark
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of chris chambers
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:28 AM
> To: Matthew Russell; audi list
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Blown strut mounts
> 
> Matthew,
> 
> You have two things working against you.
> 
> #1 Meyle's parts don't have the best reputation, their strut mounts in
> particular; with that 
> being said they reportedly redesigned their mounts (improved hopefully).
> 
> #2 you absolutely do need the "cupped washers" the one in my hand has part #
> 4A0 412 145 
> marked on it. I would be willing to bet their were stuck to your old strut
> mount and you thought
> they were part of the mount...which would be a great design idea for meyle
> to implement!
> 
> Pics if it here:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/Audi%20S4/IMG_2126.jpg
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/Audi%20S4/IMG_2127.jpg
> 
> HTH
> 
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Matthew Russell 
> > To: audi list 
> > Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:57:06 AM
> > Subject: [s-cars] Blown strut mounts
> > 
> > Morning!
> > 
> > S6 avant with oem struts and s6+ springs.
> > Just replaced (with Meyle brand) the mounts, havent even gotten 1000  
> > miles out of them. Both are blown. The roads are rough around here,  
> > but not THAT bad!
> > 
> > First question: do these springs require oem mounts?
> > What I removed, that presumably lasted for awhile; have p/n 4A0 412  
> > 383C? (Hard to read the last letter.)
> > FA Has 4A0 412 377C. Did I have a euro mount that I need to source?
> > 
> > Any BTDT?
> > 
> > 2nd, I don't have anything between the upper strut shaft and the  
> > bottom of the mount. FA doesn't show anything either unless I'm not  
> > seeing it correctly.
> > What is the elusive washer that i read about that sometimes gets  
> > forgotten?
> > 
> > I have the dished washer and nut to secure the top of the strut.
> > 
> > TIA for any help.
> > 
> > Matt
> > 
> > Mmmmmm...iPhone
> > 
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