Our mechanic says that a strut is bad on the 1995 850 GLT (there is an intermitent clunking/rattle) and that the bushing should be replaced at the same time. Is this true and how serious is either part, if becoming defective. Thanks.
1995 850 Glt Struts And Bushings
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, May 05 2005 11:51 PM
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Posted 05 May 2005 - 11:53 PM
If you are putting in new struts, yes new top strut mounts are needed.
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Posted 09 May 2005 - 11:31 PM
QUOTE(Bay13 Admin @ May 5 2005, 11:53 PM)
If you are putting in new struts, yes new top strut mounts are needed.
If we know the bushings are bad, does the strut need replacing?
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Posted 09 May 2005 - 11:49 PM
It's probably just the rubber spring perch making the noise..as for the struts needing replaced?
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Posted 09 May 2005 - 11:51 PM
Hard to tell, once the strut is out, if it collapses easily then yes replace them. Mileage also has a play in replacing or not. If the top strut bushing/mount wasnt broken you could bounce the car and see how it responds to determine if you will need new struts.
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Posted 10 May 2005 - 03:26 AM
I'd say if you have over 100k miles on the car, it's time for new shocks
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