Strut /Top Mount ****DUST COVER/Pink Washer****

[panderoo]

So, on re-assembly of the strut between the top mount and the spring cup is apparently a dust cover ??


Do i need to re-fit this strange looking foam washer ?

Is it possible to make one out of anything else ?

Or do I have to order a fresh pair from from Mr T or will anywhere else supply them ?

[AManInDandism]

Dust Seal: 90303-22049

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m42b0s3761p71 ... _GT4_ST205

[panderoo]

Jesus

Nice to see there not pulling your pants down for those

Are they Metal or a foam washer ?

I might just make some out of hi-density foam or rubber.

[AManInDandism]

Yea, quite ridiculous really. I need a couple too and am reluctant.

They're foam and about 6-8mm thick.

[panderoo]

Similar in thickness to a leather belt...

Maybe that would work, and it would likely last longer than the foam..

I shall investigate

[AManInDandism]

I'm intrigued, keep me posted

[DB Mr2]

How about the foam ring that sits at the top of a pack of blank cd's?

I'm always finding them down the back of my computer!

[panderoo]

you are a legend....



I have been racking my brain trying to remember where i had seem a foam washer in the past couple of weeks.... and BAM straight in the kisser you come up with exactly where i have seem them...


Thank you

EDIT: Might still try the leather belt as i think it will last longer

[AManInDandism]

How about the foam ring that sits at the top of a pack of blank cd's?

I'm always finding them down the back of my computer!

Found two already

[DB Mr2]

Haha!

[Torero]

I'm fitting new dampers and struts this weekend and I have bought these top mounts.

Any ideas if the washers would come with them (as it states it's a kit).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-FR ... 5aece4078e

[AManInDandism]

Probably best to ask the seller. It's not pictured on the auction, so I wouldn't be surprised if the answer was no.

[panderoo]

I stripped my struts last night to fit the Foam CD washers and once i got under the topmount realised that the bearing was a sealed bearing anyway so there was no real point in having a dust cover.

But i fitted the foam washer anyway

[AManInDandism]

Does it fit?

[panderoo]

yes those ( until now ) totally useless foam washers that come ontop of a stack of CD's now have a use.

Fitted perfectly on the shaft and just covered the bearing so should work a treat

[asdrewq]

Probably best to test those foam washers out in the sink to ensure they are closed cell and don't absorb moisture before you fit