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 ;

[btsam]

hmmm, i think the gaz design may well use phase 2 top mounts but not sure on the bearings

here's how my kw's look but the setup is a bit different as use p1 bearings and phase 2 auto top mounts



is the blue top plate flat on top? looks curved in the pic


might be best to give gaz a call

[v40tcd]

The blue top plate is curved but has a flat head.

Whats the difference between the auto and manual ones?

Do you think Unipart or Dingbro would have the strut top bearings and mounts then I could always return the ones that don't fit?

Or should I get them from Volvo or the volvopartsonline website?

[v40tcd]

I think I'll just order both automatic and manual tomorrow and see what one fits

[btsam]

if it were me i'd ring GAZ to check what topmount combo they're designed for.

the auto top mount have an extra ring of rubber underneath to allow the smaller bearings to slot into vs the larger phase 2 ring bearings

s