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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: lord14 on 01 July 2012, 15:55
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i took them off the other day and i dont think theres a slotted nut ? , should this be the nut which actually holds the top mount on ? , and could this be the problem causing the shock to be so wobbly in the strut , thanks rob
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Have you tightened the nut when the car was on the ground not just in the air?
Plus the best way is to get allen key hold it with ring spanner then use a spark plug socket and an adjustable wrench!
You sometimes find you think its tight but it will go afew more turns to stop it moving about!
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Atlas%20Grey%2016v%203dr/P1030071.jpg)
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im sure its tight , its just the whole leg and top mount move and you can see the tops in the strut move around
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There is a slotted nut to keep the spring in place and a standard wide nut to keep the rubber mount in place and after that a nut fror the top cap in my pictures together if you are saying you can lift the rubber mount off the shaft then you need a nut big time!!!!
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the actual top mount bolt in your pic has a nut on and its tight but not sure wether theres a nut ontop of the rubber mount
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Lets keep it simple when strut is not mounted to car, can any of the parts be lifted off including the top rubber mount?
If yes then you have a nut missing?
Are you sure the slotted nut is tight enough the one that keeps the spring in place?
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Anyone got an EKTA pic that shows exploded view?
Thom
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What size is the allen key?
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From memory 8mm
Thom
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I think the spring wasn't under compression when the slotted nut was done up thats why he has so much play nothing to do with two nuts being there?
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From memory 8mm
Thom
I have a horrible feeling its 7mm.
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the top rubber mount can be lifted off
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(http://www.vagcat.com/p/B014/102000.png)
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(http://www.vagcat.com/p/B014/102000.png)
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Does the top mounting bush need replacing, :wink:
Or why dont you take the other side off if thats ok,
And take them apart at same time and see if everything is the same,, :wink:
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It must be 7 cause iv tried 6,8mm neither. Tried everyone I have metric and imperial, 7 is the only one I don't have!!
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You can get a brake key from halfords which is 7mm, I had to buy one when I did mine, that's how I remembered the size, some old Vauxhalls had 7mm hex caliper slide bolts. Such an awkward size.
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Cheers Jim, have to get one as I have a knocking noise comming from that area. Iv checked everything I can but to no avail so it's time ti take the shock off and check my top mount, just when you think your done!!!!
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+1 on the calliper bolt key. Bought one from Halfrauds to do my calipers, fits the top mount nut as well.
This one:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217824_langId_-1_categoryId_255216
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That wanky slotted nut kept coming loose on mine no matter how tight it was.
Replaced it with mk3 spring plates and top mounts and a normal nut. Job done, no more messing about with a hammer and screwdriver. They are far superior to the mk2 mounts.
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put new top rubber mounts on , both sides and they do the same thing wobble alot , its as if it needs to higher and sit up in the strut
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Take 1 apart and line it up on the floor and take a pic, :wink:
Put it on here so we can have a look an see if anything is missing, :cry:
I had this trouble before and it is a nightmare, But it turned out something simple after :smiley:
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ok will do tommorow thanks mate !
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Lets keep it simple when strut is not mounted to car, can any of the parts be lifted off including the top rubber mount?
If yes then you have a nut missing?
Are you sure the slotted nut is tight enough the one that keeps the spring in place?
you should see this just by taking the top cap off in the pic without taking the whole strut off the car.