Gearbox nose mount bolt

[MidLifeCrisis]

Well - we had an eventful night last night. Almost made it to the IoW V-Dub Island festival only to fail a mile short when we heard the distinct 'tinkle' of a piece of the van bouncing down the road, newly unattached from its home.
Pulled over immediately to find that the front of the gearbox was now hanging from the earth strap and the bolt that goes through the bush was no longer there!

Recovered back to the ferry in disgrace - then back on the main island we lucked out when the recovery guy found the perfect 'temporary' bolt in his 'bag of bolts' to get us home!

But now we need a proper fix - any idea where I can get hold of the bolt (and nut) (and are they all the same size/diameter etc?) - 4-speed DF/DG '84

I found a pic online that illustrates the bit I mean (note its not necessarily the right mount/gearbox etc);

[RedGus]

According to ETKA, it's an M10 x 100 bolt/nut. Parts 7 and 8 in the diagram. It's not listed as being a special thread pitch or strength rating, so would be widely available from your favourite fastener supplier.

James

[MidLifeCrisis]

Cheers James!

[RedGus]

You're welcome!

[Aidan]

high tensile 8.8 and a locking nut

[DavidPallister]

Shudder to think what would've happened if the earth strap had snapped as well.........

[MidLifeCrisis]

Yep - you and me both - I was a little shocked when I looked under the van!! I'm guessing the nut fell off ages ago and the bolt slowly worked its way out - so was probably teetering on the edge if disaster for a while!!
Thanks all for the advice - new shiny bolt going on today!