Front strut question, Loose cap on top of strut Options

[Chad911sc]

I am restoring my 74 2.0 and when I purchased it about one year ago, it drove pretty good. I didn’t notice any weird or loose steering other than the bearing in my steering shaft which I’ve already replaced. When I shake the car I can hear a rattling sound coming from the top of the strut. I can reach my hand in between the fender and the top of the tire and rattle the top cap of the strut against the side of the strut itself. The rubber at the top of the strut inside the hood looks ok, but I’m not sure what needs replaced to tighten this up. If I remember from my 911sc it has a couple rubber nubs inside the top cap. I know they are not exactly the same, but close in design. Not sure if this is the problem…any ideas??

[Chad911sc]

Now it makes sense! I see what you’re talking about now. I lifted up the rubber stops and the strut rod is perfect. It’s just at the top of the strut rod where there is some rusting. That’s the first thing I checked when I seen that rust at the top. I didn't see anything fluid either leaking out at the seal. I think what I’ll do is pull the caps and weld nice study washer into the cap that allows it to sit back on the top of the rod in its correct position. This should then allow it to bottom out at the top when the nut is properly torqued down. Thanks guys! I love this site! So helpful why rebuilding this 50 yr old project! And it’s still going to be a cost free repair (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)