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propshaft bolts
welderman - 18/6/08 at 01:20 PM

i know i there M10 fine 1mm), 8.8 or 10.2.
How long shoyuld they be?

Mr Whippy - 18/6/08 at 01:24 PM

roughly 15mm but if they are to long they will hit the diff and do use a thread locking compound. Ford used blue plastic coating on the threads and personally I'd try to get them from a dealer if it is the Ford stuff your using. I bet you can still get them easily as they still have plenty of rwd vehicles

[Edited on 18/6/08 by Mr Whippy]

RickRick - 18/6/08 at 01:51 PM

i take it 12.9 bolts are even stronger than 10.2?

welderman - 18/6/08 at 01:56 PM

yep, will try local fords
Ta Whippy

darrens - 18/6/08 at 02:12 PM

used 10.2 for mine. No probs, even coped with my gearbox locking up solid!!!

Mr Whippy - 18/6/08 at 02:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by RickRick
i take it 12.9 bolts are even stronger than 10.2?


certainly would not use 8.8's, I'd go for the best you can get as the bolts do take all the load.

stuart_g - 18/6/08 at 02:51 PM

Deffinatly still available from ford, I got mine there.

HAL 1 - 18/6/08 at 03:35 PM

when i needed earth points for my speedo i was told to try cap head bolts so that i could be sure the 2mm gap was even between the earth and sender, i take it that's a non starter ?

mad-butcher - 18/6/08 at 09:42 PM

Propshaft to Differential: 12.9 grade M10 x 1.0 mm x 18 mm
Ford Part Number : PF6118344-182582

flak monkey - 19/6/08 at 06:40 AM

8.8 bolts are more than enough to take the load. The bolts shouldnt take any of the load any way. Its the frictional force between the prop and diff flange which takes it.

FYI got 8.8s in mine and its fine.