Top strut bearings!

MalteseMarc · 24th May 2010, 05:55

Just a few questions in regards to the top strut bearing,

1) Do they need to be changed in pairs? or just the one that is faulty?

2) Will it fail an MOT, as my seems to be getting worse (Creaking)?

3) So finally is there anyone out there in the South east, preferably, that would be willing to fit one for me, if I aquire the part, as I have been put off by a recent experience of a garage, so hopefully a member on here could do it for me, of course being paid, Many thanks

Noel · 24th May 2010, 09:21

Mine has just passed it's MOT with a worn top bearing as a advisory only.
Believe you can replace them individually although maybe a good idea to replace both together as a precaution, they are not vey expensive either so doing both makes sense.

T-Cut · 24th May 2010, 12:03

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pab · 24th May 2010, 18:04

you should pass an MOT with noisy strut top bearings,they tend to be noisy when in contact with the road.

the MOT test will check the steering movement with the cars wheels raised on a ramp.

i recommend you have them changed..

StevenWilliams · 24th May 2010, 19:44

You are not that far from EXMS.. I'd ask them for a quote.

I paid £30 per side labour but that way a VERY cheap garage.

chrissyboy · 24th May 2010, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

you should pass an MOT with noisy strut top bearings,they tend to be noisy when in contact with the road.

the MOT test will check the steering movement with the cars wheels raised on a ramp.

i recommend you have them changed..

the mot place i go to has plates that the front wheels go on and shake ,anything that is likely to make a noise when driving will make its self heard on these plates .

24th May 2010, 05:55	#1
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24th May 2010, 09:21	#2
Noel Regular poster Rover 75 2.0 Conn. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ebbw Vale Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine has just passed it's MOT with a worn top bearing as a advisory only. Believe you can replace them individually although maybe a good idea to replace both together as a precaution, they are not vey expensive either so doing both makes sense.

24th May 2010, 12:03	#3
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24th May 2010, 18:04	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	you should pass an MOT with noisy strut top bearings,they tend to be noisy when in contact with the road. the MOT test will check the steering movement with the cars wheels raised on a ramp. i recommend you have them changed..