New Strut mounts, same problem. MK2

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I've noticed a little rattle when I hit bumps, mostly noticeable at low speed.
Discovered some play in the strut by grabbing and rocking the strut. Also noticed that the top cap of the strut is about 3/4" above the body.
So I assumed bad strut mounts.
When I had it apart, the new mounts appeared thicker than than the old compressed mounts, making me think I was on the right track.
I replaced the mounts and now nothing has changed, in fact the rattle is worse. Here is a pic of what it looks like now, was about the same before the new mounts.
Any ideas of what else it could be? Struts are about 2 years old IIRC. Would worn out springs cause this?

[Fatmobile]

Did you shave the spacer/bushing?
I think that's the same as the MK1s.

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Shave?
No, I simply removed the old mount and put the new ones on.

Are you talking about the threaded bushing/nut with the two notches that holds the assembly together?
Why would I have to shave it?

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No, the MK2 strut mounts are different, but similar in design.

I did some research and found out about shaving the bushing. Since I have a lathe, it was easy. This has helped reduce the gap and tighten up the clunking sound, but still not as good as it should be.

[TylerDurden]

Where is the clunk sound originating... high, middle, low? Where is the play? up/down, side/side?

Top cap height looks fairly normal.

[Fatmobile]

Glad to hear you were able to shave the bushing.
I also think there might be a MK4 upgrade where you use later parts.
The Mk2 setup has always baffled me,.. how when you lift the car the struts drop