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Upper Strut Cap? V70-XC70 1999

posted by  DeanP on  Tue Mar 9 15:57 CST 2004
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Hello,

My 100k 1999 v70 xc sometimes (this morning but not tonight) makes a noise in the right front that sounds like light-weight banging/loose plastic and is evident at low speeds over a less then perfect surface. My local shop checked it out and said it was a broken upper strut mount cap or something like that. Anyway, it's around $150 plus 3 hours labor. The left one is cracked.

The car rides great and I don't really have the $$ right now for "superfluous" repairs with a baby on the way (hence the Volvo!). Is there any danger or further damage that can be caused by waiting? If so, how long can I let this go? Also, is it something I can do myself - I've done things like brakes, alternators, master cylinder, CV boots on Audi's in the past.

Thanks in advance!
Dean






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