Suspension Top Mount.

[Berkswolf]

Hi guys, looks like the front nearside suspension top mount has failed on my 06 GV. It went pretty sudenly and without warning and It makes an horendous clunking on every bump or pothole in the road. Anyone else had this happen? Is it a big job to do? Best place for replacement mount? Any other advise?

 

TIA

 

[bignev]

Loads of people have had it on here pal, search the topics!!!

You will find it!!!

I replaced the whole strut assembly on my 3.3, not that expensive really, the springs were 10 years old!!!

Edited November 30, 2016 by bignev

[andyb2000]

Hi Berkswolf,

 

Yeah, it happened on me on my 04/05 2.8CRD, same thing pretty sudden (I was thrashing about the Yorkshire Dales though, on 20% gradients on hills, etc, on holiday at the time!)

 

As usual, I did a DIY, and posted it to my blog so have a read: http://www.thebmwz3.co.uk/2016/09/top-suspension-mount-replacement.html

 

The main things are to have some spring compressors (two sets I found were safest) and a tool that can reach down into the top mount bracket hole to tighten the new one in place.

Parts, I ordered from eurocarparts as usual as pricing and spot on part.

It's a tough job, I tacked it with my dad and luckily had things like cutting tools and other bits as you'll see we had trouble getting the large bolts off, which in the end we had to cut off and source replacements (Couldn't get like for like, so added similar)

 

Good luck and as always post back.

 

Cheers,

Andy

[gordy]

Was a Lemforder mount that went on mine. Key to slackening the top strut mount and refitting it is an Air Gun and long reach socket. This way the nut turns to quick for the damper rod to follow.  

[Berkswolf]

Thanks for the replies guys. Looks a bit beyond my level to do so I have booked it in to be done on Friday. I do have a years warrenty on the car, but not holding my breath waiting fpor them to payout!

[Berkswolf]

All done and my warrenty company paid! At least most of it, I ad to pay 10% excess and £20 as they only pay up to £50 per hour labour charges.

[bignev]

Flipping good result, well done!

[QinteQ]

Nice one Berkswolf,

 

better than buying parts and DIY and a whole lot better than paying someone else the full price. BTW EuroParts were @ 70% then 30% off but are still @ 25% off anything.