Audi A3 front top mount

[adamwatson]

Hi,

I've just got a 99 A3 1.8T Quattro. It has coilvers fitted and the top mount doesn't appear to be connected to the car. When on its wheels the top of the struts push into the bay by a good inch or so but drops right down when jacked up and the strut moves. It looks like there should be something on top that bolts down. I'm not familiar with these so don't know how it should be, does anyone have an exploded diagram of how it should be?

Thanks

Adam

[dansktaff]

Hi, found this picture guide if its any good, don't think it is a quattro, but might give you some tips
www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/159323-top-mounts-replaced-pics.html

[customsinc]

Plate on the top stops the strut from dropping through, it's how they are, however if you have more than a 10mm gap with the car on its wheels it's time for new top mount bushes

[adamwatson]

Thanks guys. There is quite a big gap so will replace the top mount. Bit surprised they just sit in the pocket

Adam