340 1.7 GL Front Shock Absorber Struts

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Veritas
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340 1.7 GL Front Shock Absorber Struts

Post by Veritas » 24 Aug 2013 03:21 pm

The front passenger side strut on my 340 has rusted through (and the driver side one is on the way out). I'm not the most technical of people, but the guy who runs my local garage will fix it if I can get the parts. So with that in mind, I'm hoping someone here has a pair of front struts floating around. I'm in the midlands and am willing to collect within a reasonable distance. Also, if anyone has a passenger side rear mud flap and/or a front bumper bolt cover (driver side, someone pinched mine :( ) I'd be happy to pay for postage on those.
1991 340 1.7 GL

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Re: 340 1.7 GL Front Shock Absorber Struts

Post by bogbasic » 24 Aug 2013 10:01 pm

Hello, is it the cup that has broken off the strut?? If so and if we can find a cup or two for you, your garage could probably repair them, or Dai could anyway (talking from experience).
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Re: 340 1.7 GL Front Shock Absorber Struts

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Re: 340 1.7 GL Front Shock Absorber Struts

Post by Veritas » 25 Aug 2013 12:31 pm

Thanks for the replies. I made sure I had a good look around the forum before posting, so I saw about the cups. It's hard for me to see under the car because of how it's collapsed (hence no pictures). Going on what my mechanic said, I'm fairly certain the strut itself is rusted through, but I'll get back to him and check, just in case. I'd be delighted if it is the cup, seems much cheaper and easier to get than a new/good condition strut.
1991 340 1.7 GL

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