bolt for exhaust WTD

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 05 Jun 2006, 15:03

does anyone know where I can get a bolt (not stud) for my exhaust to attatch manifold to head. I appear to have lost one. or what length /size do I need?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 05 Jun 2006, 18:11

A standard M8 x 25 should do the trick.. if the thread hasnt stripped out!!

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 05 Jun 2006, 19:15

if the thread hasnt stripped out!

hope not! where would I get such a thing? Hal£ords or B&Q? wouldn't it make sense to get stainless bolts?

Post by **Cate** » 05 Jun 2006, 19:38

In Halfords you will probably have to buy a variety pack... B&Q may have them, or your local hardware store.

Post by **Aidan** » 05 Jun 2006, 20:12

boxes of said bolts here mate. S/s is more brittle than H/T so perhaps not best for exhausts.
I'm about if you want to pop in.

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 05 Jun 2006, 22:12

cheers aiden I'll give you a ring.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 06 Jun 2006, 07:30

ANother thing is that stainless and aloy, dont really like each other.. you get an electrolytic corrossion forming between the surfaces, this can rot the threads too..
Plenty of copperslip is order of the day..

Aidan, you been getting any of my mails?