Arrow on Top Strut Mounts

[Paul]

Hi Guys, I've just had new top mounts installed - I noticed yesterday that the arrows and therefore the screw pattern are not the same way round on each side? I couldn't find much online regarding this, What do these arrows indicate? the nearside is pointing backwards and the offside is pointing diagonally to the front. I'm just wondering if I need to go back to the garage and get them/one re-installed if not.
Pictures Attached..

Should these be pointing forward?

Thanks
Paul

 

[GazHyde]

I used to know what they were for, but I can't remember. This will at least give the thread a bump

 

[t-tony]

Not much help really, but when I remove a strut I always mark the mounting (if it's being re-used) in relation to the bodywork.

Tony.

 

[Stevo7682]

Came across this 5 mins ago curiosity got the better of me so out with the torch for a look as I have original spring and shock
But my great plan ruined
My 1.9 1999 has no arrows on the top mounts and they are definitely bmw ones got the logo on them .
Hopefully someone else nay be able to help.

 

[Brian H]

Some of the top mounts have mounting lugs so that they can only go in one way, I am fairly certain the arrow points to the locating lugs.

 

[Nodzed]

I'm fairly sure the direction of the arrows depicts the camber and, read it somewhere, though I think to run stock they should point towards the engine. But not 100% sure

 

[Paul]

OK Guys, Thanks for the feed back, It's pretty hard to find any information about this (apart from M's - Where it suggests the arrow points forward) from looking at various pictures I'm pretty sure the offside is correct - Which is forward away from the engine? :S. and guessing the other should be similar soo..

Thanks
Paul