Identify this

[rmoconnor41]

Can somebody identify the reason for the larger bolt ?
Thanks

 

[mwpe]

It is the earth point for Jump starting, the positive is in the little box with a lid just behind it.

 

[rmoconnor41]

That was my guess, but it was a guess. Thanks

 

[NZ00Z3]

As an aside, your strut mount does not look too flash with the split around the inside edge.

If its protruding above the strut tower like the one in the below photo, then your strut mount is failing and should be replaced.

 

[rmoconnor41]

Thanks.
Sounds expensive

 

[NZ00Z3]

A Stitch in time saves nine.

Imagine the cost of replacing the bonnet/hood if the strut mount fails and bents it.

 

[t-tony]

If that strut top mounting was in that condition at the last MOT test it really should've carried at least an advisory.

Tony.

 

[rmoconnor41]

I would imagine it was like that back in April when it had its MOT.
No advisory.

 

[rmoconnor41]

As an aside, your strut mount does not look too flash with the split around the inside edge.

If its protruding above the strut tower like the one in the below photo, then your strut mount is failing and should be replaced.

View attachment 195291

As an aside, your strut mount does not look too flash with the split around the inside edge.

If its protruding above the strut tower like the one in the below photo, then your strut mount is failing and should be replaced.

View attachment 195291

This looks better. 4 new Sachs and two strut mounts