MK7
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| posted on 12/11/03 at 11:03 PM |
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Gear lever Torx screws
I appear to have mislaid the three torx screws that keep the gear lever in place.
Anyone know the length and strength of these. I know they're M8 and I know that 20mm is a tad to long.
I could probably get away with standard M8 x15mm bolts if I knew what tensile strength to aim for.
Thanks
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bob
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| posted on 12/11/03 at 11:20 PM |
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The originals were probably 12.9 but i would have thought regular 8.8 high tensile set screws would do the job.
There is a chance i might have a spare set of three,i'll check the garage in the morning
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Dusty
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| posted on 13/11/03 at 01:02 AM |
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They screw into the aluminium extension don't they? I think 12.9 would be slightly over engineering the fixings!
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bob
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| posted on 13/11/03 at 09:09 AM |
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Just had a look and only found ONE,dimensions are M8 as we know and thread is 15mm in length.
Dusty
Yeah 12.9 is a bit excesive,but arnt dome head high tensile bolts all 12.9 strength.
My box and gear extension has regular 8.8's.
[Edited on 13/11/03 by bob]
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 13/11/03 at 10:11 AM |
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I think that maybe we are all being maybe a little over cautious...
This is hardly a stressed critical member (unlike suspension bolts etc.) so IMHO ... who cares - any old bolts that fit!
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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ChrisW
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| posted on 13/11/03 at 01:00 PM |
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I'm sure I can find three in the garage. u2u me your address and I'll post them over.
Chris
My gaff my rules
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MK7
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| posted on 13/11/03 at 09:47 PM |
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Gottem
I visited my local stockist today and got 3 off M8x16mm domed head screws in 12.9 strength for next to nothing.
thanks to everyone for the input. I agree that 12.9 is probably overkill but in the domed version this is all they had so I'm happy.
Nearly there :-)
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