So the strut was inspected, no corrosion or pitting to the operational length of the piston rod, no play or movement, slight corrosion to the body but not weakened. Therefore I decided to put off upgrading them until next Winters clean, instead I masked the piston rod and had a friend media blast the bodies, these were then etch primed and painted. The top mounts looked to have little wear in the bush but there was corrosion to the bare steel construction so new top mounts were ordered. The steel washer at the top of the piston had corroded and this was just starting to jump across to the chromed piston itself so new OPC washers were fitted. The friction bearing was stripped , cleaned, inspected and found to be good so simply regreased.
The coil spring was blasted and powder coated then had its pink/red poundage marks reapplied.
New control arms, drop links and TRE, GT spec plastic ducts fitted to the leading arm.
Whilst the bearing carrier and hub assembly was on the nench I thought it was wise to install a new bearing, I had the assembly media blasted then UPS'd it to D&G Porsche for them to remove/replace the bearing as I have no equipment for this.
I've now just started to strip and rebuild the front caliper , the dust shield has been powder coated and a new disc is waiting, HEL brake line installed, the hub should be back shortly and I can finish this side and do the same on the other.
Cheers, Paul