Top strut nut loose

[Coldcut]

I was checking the top strut nut under the bonnet as i hear a slight noise now and then.
The nut is just turning even when i put an allen key in the middle to hold it?
Is it a quick fix or has the strut got to be fully removed and replaced with new parts?
The other top strut nut is tight.

 

[CherryVimto]

You should be able to tighten it back up again.

But ideally we should think about why it came loose in the first place.
Is the thread on the strut and inside the nut OK?
Is the nut just a plain nut? I'm pretty sure they should be nyloc nuts to prevent them undoing themselves.

 

[Coldcut]

You should be able to tighten it back up again.

But ideally we should think about why it came loose in the first place.
Is the thread on the strut and inside the nut OK?
Is the nut just a plain nut? I'm pretty sure they should be nyloc nuts to prevent them undoing themselves.

Yes all seems normal,just spins.
Anyway iv'e ordered a new top mount and bearing FEBI brand.
I will get a new shock absorber and get that changed also,as it has to come off anyway.

Any idea or link to where i can buy the metal top mount from,just incase it's worn underneath?

 

[CherryVimto]

The top weight?

Scrap yard. Pretty sure the ones on Mk4, Mk5 Fiesta are the same, or ask IanG on here if he can supply...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/pumabits

 

[Coldcut]

The top weight?

Scrap yard. Pretty sure the ones on Mk4, Mk5 Fiesta are the same, or ask IanG on here if he can supply...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/pumabits

Yes the top weight and cheers for the link CherryVimto!