[Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo suspension tower strengthening plates

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MR22
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo suspension tower strengthening plates

Post by MR22 »

Something that has puzzled me for a while ..........

Were the strengthening plates fitted inside the engine bay to the top of the suspension towers originally finished in black paint, similar to the x-brace, in the body colour or simply in a grey zinc type finish?

I have seen all 3 types on different Turbos but do not know if any are original.
jon
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo suspension tower strengthening plates

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Zinc plated on my Rev 3.
MR22
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo suspension tower strengthening plates

Post by MR22 »

Thanks for the info Jon.

Also, can someone let me know if the engine bay x-brace was originally fitted above or below the strengthening plates ?

Cheers guys
jon
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo suspension tower strengthening plates

Post by jon »

x-brace goes above the plates. It has to as the stock brace only bolts to one stud each side on the suspension towers.
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