987.2 / 2009 / 2.9: corroded suspension tops/bushes (?)

[BoxBoxBoxster]

I’m not sure what mechanically needs to happen but an indie who did my pre sales inspection said the same about the prospective Boxster I was looking At. When I asked for a figure, it’s not cheap.…

Front shock corrosion fix £1200.00+ vat+ additional parts as necessary (we recommend springs, additional springs, top mounts etc) as you are only paying for the parts

 

[911hillclimber]

My Indie said in late Sept 2022 that the tops of the front suspension legs were looking corroded, a 'common problem'.
What part(s) are they referring to please?
What is the job entailing if they are close to failing?
The car passed it's MoT a month ago without issues anywhere.

 

[AndrewCS]

`Looking corroded` is not a particularly helpful diagnosis, it requires a closer `wheel off` inspection

I would assume that they are noting ...

[ul][*]Surface corrosion above the `addition spring` i.e. rubber bump stop (9) and the underneath of the `supporting mount` i.e. top mount (3) [/ul] and / or

[ul][*]Top of the shock absorber tube (1) [/ul]

 

[911hillclimber]

Thank you Andrew, most helpful as ever!

There is a kit of parts for sale on design911 with all those parts in it, there for a reason I would think. Must be a diy job?

 

[AndrewCS]

Welcome Graham ...

See Porsche Cayman S Porsche Boxster 987 2005-2011 Left Front Shock Absorber & Hub | eBay for reference to corroded parts

I would doubt / hope that yours is nowhere near `failing`, if similar to above a good wire brushing / coating may suffice. I assume that there are no `noises` from the bearing - top mount ?

DIY ... as long as you have / hire a spring compressor. The M14 - 22mm top nut (NB. Allen key required to hold the damper shaft) will need a good tug []

 

[911hillclimber]

Just found a great diy couple of vids of doing the job, all easy meccano stuff.

Whew.

The suspension on the car is utterly tight, not a knock or groan anywhere and all original @ 76K miles.

If it isn't broken I won't be fixing it!

just trying to get a feel for it should things go south.

The 2 vids do not show a compressor for the spring, you can get the top nut on (just) and screw it all tight.

I think there si an 18mm a/f nut involved (!) and an impact gun would be an investment.