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Great to Have Just in Case, Engine Tin Bolts |
Mblizzard |
May 20 2013, 06:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
I have a 1975 with an engine that has been through at least a couple of rebuilds and numerous repairs. As I have been working on things it always seemed that I came across a engine tin bolt or heat exchange bolt that was not original and sometimes not even metric. So I have struggled to find the right ones to replace the odd balls I found. Now some may have an extensive selection of reserve bolts that I don't happen to have.
But I was talking with Carrie of 914Central and she worked up a little package of various length bolts that were appropriate for my engine. Now I am sure that this was not a high profit transaction for 914Central but it certainly met a need that I had and it kept me from having to buy a large number of bolts that I would likely never need. If you have a similar need it is worth it to ask 914Central if they can meet your needs. May be a little thing but I know I hate needing one bolt to finish a repair right. Having this assortment on hand will make things much easier. |
Dave_Darling |
May 20 2013, 08:44 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I hate those slot-head engine tin screws... I replaced mine with Allen-head bolts.
--DD |
tomeric914 |
May 20 2013, 09:02 PM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,263 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States |
In my opinion, these are better and have the washers captive to the screw. They also look like the factory screws.
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsL...cfm?ID=N1007101 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.wolfsburgwest.com-9101-1369105340.1.jpg) Like Dave, I've replaced the majority of my screws with stainless hex bolts. |
ThePaintedMan |
May 20 2013, 09:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Edit: There's already a flame war in the making on another thread. I'm staying the hell out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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Mike Bellis |
May 20 2013, 09:06 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
99% of everything she sells is available at www.mcmaster.com for pennies on the dollar.
You are wasting your money buying "kits"... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
McMark |
May 20 2013, 09:48 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Like tomeric914, I prefer the screws with captive washers, which also offer mild thread cleaning. Plus they're $15 shipped for a pack of 100.
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Mblizzard |
May 21 2013, 12:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
No chance of a flame. Just different approaches to a problem. No one is wrong. Each individual has different needs. I had limited time, wanted to stay orginal, and only needed a few. All that I see is a number of possible solutions to a problem. The readers pick out the information that best suites them. Someone that reads this may have never thought of using allen heads or may need 100. Now that information is out there. That is what makes this place great. This solution was good for me and it may meet the needs of others.
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r_towle |
May 23 2013, 02:58 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
No chance of a flame. Just different approaches to a problem. No one is wrong. Each individual has different needs. I had limited time, wanted to stay orginal, and only needed a few. All that I see is a number of possible solutions to a problem. The readers pick out the information that best suites them. Someone that reads this may have never thought of using allen heads or may need 100. Now that information is out there. That is what makes this place great. This solution was good for me and it may meet the needs of others. Those are the wrong type of screw. You would really want cheese head screws. Many vendors sell the correct screws in both chrome and zinc plated. Wolfsburg west is the type of screw you should use if you are trying to maintain originality. RIch |
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