Coilover issue

[v40tcd]

Hi all.
I bought Gaz Gold coilovers specifically for my '98 2.0T CD V40. As I was away to fit the ones on the front I found out the strut top mounts & bearing does not fit the coilover.

The front coilovers have a 17mm diameter and the original strut-top bearing has a 15mm diameter wiith a depth of 13mm. I wouldn't need any spacers or anything would I?

Are there differences between my phase 1 and the T4's or phase 2's ??

Would the phase 2 or T4 strut top mounts and bearings fit both the coilover & to the chasis?

Also, are the rear coilovers a direct fit?

[mitchyboy01]

I'm not sure if it will solve your issue but I know the phase 2 top mounts are completely different to the phase 1. The top mounts are interchangeable though, so you will able to fit phase 2 mounts to your phase 1. The FK coil overs I have need phase 2 top mounts if fitting on the P1.

[mitchyboy01]

Scroll down this page for a pic of the different types of strut

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...nt#post1191662

[btsam]

I think the gaz setup use phase 2 top mounts and bearings, there were a set for sale not too long ago

[btsam]

Found the thread and the picture isn't there anymore bit am pretty sure it had phase 2 top mounts

My only other thought is that they use the same setup as my kw's in that they use phase 2 automatic top mounts and bearings which are different to the manual bearings

If you could post a pic of the top of the gaz spring seats i might be able to tell

S

The rears are the same up to my04

[v40tcd]

Here are the 1 of the front coilovers and original strut top mount on the car. Hope this helps ;