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Strut Dents Underside of Hood?? 900

posted by  jlvolvo on  Thu Jun 28 09:00 CST 2018
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1998 Volvo S90-

Heard a rattling while driving from front passenger wheel, I figured it was just a blown sway bar link...

When I arrived home I realized that the strut had actually dented the underside of my hood! I am guessing the strut mount has failed? Anyone experienced this?







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Strut Dents Underside of Hood?? 900

posted by  analogdad on  Thu Jul 5 10:21 CST 2018
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On the 240 series Volvos the rubber bushing in the strut bearing assembly can fail completely - in which case the strut can actually pierce the hood (while radically changing your wheel alignment)! Sounds like yours has failed partially. I agree with previous post - this is big safety issue.








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Strut Dents Underside of Hood?? 900

posted by  jlvolvo on  Fri Jul 6 21:33 CST 2018
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Yep it was the strut mount, it had just dented the hood, not pierced it completely. Replaced both sides, it seems there's no way to tell in advance if one is going to fail!








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Strut Dents Underside of Hood?? 900

posted by  jwalker on  Sat Jul 7 05:32 CST 2018
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Look for cracks and deterioration in the rubber.

Also, listen for groans or other unusual noises when turning slowly and the road level changes. My 240 used to groan when the road level changed and the car was turning.
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Will I buy another Volvo??? We'll see....








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Strut Dents Underside of Hood?? 900

posted by  volvo426 on  Sat Jun 30 04:34 CST 2018
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Replace mount mine went through the hood picture of my failed strut mount in FAQ.

https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=1404759&show_all=1








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Strut Dents Underside of Hood?? 900

posted by  jwalker on  Thu Jun 28 10:06 CST 2018
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Yes, the strut mount and/or related bolts have failed. Recommend fixing this ASAP as your safety is at risk.







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posted by  jlvolvo on  Fri Jun 29 09:00 CST 2018
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Hi Jwalker, It seems it is the spring mount that has failed!







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