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Thrizzl3
08-25-2008, 11:45 PM
my right front strut is apparently leaking...any ideas?? this car is already costing me my arms and my legs:flaming
McGuyver_3
08-26-2008, 08:34 AM
are you sure its the strut and not the motor mount? The motor mount on that side is oil filled or atleast fluid filled
Thrizzl3
08-26-2008, 08:49 AM
they said it was the strut
sauga_kid
08-26-2008, 08:52 AM
If it is indeed your front right strut, I had the exact thing happen to me. If you are going to replace it, stay away from the dealer, I believe I got quoted $3XX+ for the one corner, parts and labour. I say upgrade your suspension to the MS ones (see Joe) for $1XX+ more you can replace all four corners. Get them installed by Jimmy and you'll be good to go!
Thrizzl3
08-26-2008, 09:02 AM
sounds like a plan..its not bad right now but ill do it after winter
SonicBoy
08-26-2008, 09:26 AM
Will it last that long? The cold might cause the seal to give way completley.
Thrizzl3
08-26-2008, 09:40 AM
hopefully it will lol
Donutz
08-26-2008, 07:13 PM
At the very least, ask Jimmy or a mechanic you trust to look at it and see if they think it will last for the winter. I suspect your struts will be working hard when the snow gets packed and rutty.

It's easy to check the motor mount. Just lift the hood and rub your hand around the mount.