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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Impact Pete on 08 June 2010, 15:44:55

Title: slightly stiff macpherson strut?
Post by: Impact Pete on 08 June 2010, 15:44:55

Back in February one of the MOT advisories was 'nearside front macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly'
I want to sort some of the advisories well before next years mot and was wondering what to do to sort this?
It has been creaking around that area on full lock when your reversing out a driveway.

Title: Re: slightly stiff macpherson strut?
Post by: RobG on 08 June 2010, 16:57:28

Replace the bearing. #9 in pic
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/OMEGAFORUM/FrontSuspension.gif)

Title: Re: slightly stiff macpherson strut?
Post by: Impact Pete on 08 June 2010, 17:09:37

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Replace the bearing. #9 in pic

Thank you, so that's all they would want for it to not 'appear' on next test?

Title: Re: slightly stiff macpherson strut?
Post by: RobG on 08 June 2010, 17:14:24

Unless of course they find something else to advise about.  >:( Surprising how many MOT failures/advisories are given for worn upper bearings on Macpherson`s

Title: Re: slightly stiff macpherson strut?
Post by: charlie on 08 June 2010, 17:23:54

Would it be best to get these from the dealer,or else where.(i have the same problem on my project car).and are there engine/model differences?? :y

Title: Re: slightly stiff macpherson strut?
Post by: RobG on 08 June 2010, 17:30:24

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Would it be best to get these from the dealer,or else where.(i have the same problem on my project car).and are there engine/model differences?? :y

Not sure Charlie, might be worth a bell to see if they actually stock them, or you could try a motor factors :-/