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(Message started by: Nunnspoet on Mar 18^th, 2022, 9:18am)

Title: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by Nunnspoet on Mar 18^th, 2022, 9:18am

The front drivers side Strut has seized - horrible cracking sound as the steering wheel is turned - so I am wondering if anyone has a replacement for me please?

Best regards
Mike :)

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by a900one on Mar 18^th, 2022, 2:37pm

I think there is a small bearing at the top, so ti may be that.

Gerald.

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by Nunnspoet on Mar 18^th, 2022, 5:14pm

Thanks Gerald but I ain't got a clue what to do next

Mike ::)

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by Simmo on Mar 19^th, 2022, 9:28pm

Have a look at Fault finder and scroll down to Suspension. Here (https://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/faultfinds.htm)

You could also look at this page and select the appropriate picture.
Front Strut (https://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/suspension.htm)

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by Nunnspoet on Mar 21^st, 2022, 9:31am

thank you Simmo.

Following your advice I have had a good look and read at the info, and now I believe that the fault is not in the Strut but elsewhere so I shall get Ruby up on stands and have a good check out of the suspension. The noise from which is a very loud and distinct CRACK when I turn the steering wheel.

Looking at the picture of the Front Strut I think that a failure here would be catastrophic.

It's too cold for this old geezer at the moment but once it warms up I will get on and do stuff.

If you or anyone else has any advice for me please don't hesitate to give it.

Thanks and happy week to you.

Mike

8)

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by a900one on Mar 21^st, 2022, 5:28pm

Could be a broken spring.

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by Tompion on Mar 24^th, 2022, 1:00pm

Some early anti-roll bars didn't have shoulders next to the ARB bushes to prevent them moving sideways, but whether that would cause a cracking sound I don't know. There was a clamp kit fitted around the anti-roll bar next to both bushes to fix this. If yours has clamps fitted make sure they haven't moved.

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by Nunnspoet on Apr 5^th, 2022, 8:35am

Than you all very much.

Have a look in "News" above.

Happy day
Mike :)

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by a900one on Apr 5^th, 2022, 9:45am

Hi Mike
At last I got something right :o
Gerald.

Title: Re: 24valve Scorpio Cosworth Estate
Post by Nunnspoet on Apr 6^th, 2022, 9:15am

Gerald, well done :D
I too have had that feeling on the rare occasion. Good ain't it!
Mike 8)