Originally Posted by
YOREVOL
Do you mean the strut assembly does'nt fit tight to the chassis?
When i worked at a well known car supermarket and a car had an mot fail for "strut loose" we would whip off the top plate cut 3-4mm off and refit this would cure the fault.
After speaking to a ford techy i was told this movement is normal
You're bang on there mate. Although i am of the opinion that cutting back the top plate will cure the movement, i thought that it really can't be right as you shouldn't have to cut something thats as it is from the factory to make it fit unless somethings wrong somewhere.
My worry is its an MOT failure for the reasons said. I don't mind cutting the top plate/cup back, but if there is a real reasoning for the movement i'd rather know first off.
I can't get your mood from the little emoticon mate, are you indicating the ford techy is correct in what he says, or implying he was talking crap
Thanks
Jamie