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hi does anyone know the size of bolt i need to replace a snapped one that holds engine mount to the block its on a 86 1.6td thanks

Parts list is here ... http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/T2/1989/78/49/882418/

cheers for that i will have a good look on there i just dont want to put an inferior part in and it snap again dont want to be doin this job more than once

Hi I did this a while back but didn't keep a record, sorry! but from memory its a M10 or M8 bolt, (looking at vagcat
part 8 hexagonal head bolt M8X35 /
part 11 hexagonal head bolt M10X28 /


make sure its 8.8 tensile strength or better. depth is critical as its a blind hole and you dont want to stress the case again but tripple check first. wavy washers were used originally to prevent vibration undoing them I used a spring washer and a standard washer to prevent it cutting into the alloy engine mount. I supported engine with a trolley jack and a piece of ply under the sump to spread the load. then removed the engine carrier. used a right angled drill there was just enough space with the battery and water bottle moved out the way (I left it connected) to trill out the snapped bolt (dont go too deep) It opened to about 4mm, then realising I was off centre got an easyout in there with loads of plus gas and wound it out. It may be different depending on which bolt and which side it is obviously. I used a timecert kit to repair the bolt hole on a stripped thread, It was tough cutting the iron block but it got there flushed it out with wd 40 while holding a strong magnet nearby to collect the swarf

can i ask where you managed to get the bolt from i was hoping to pick one up at one of the shows the van is currently a resto so not in a big rush just making sure it gets done right thanks again for the description

brabin and Rudd http://www.brabbins-online.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; fantastic resource and they dont mind selling you one off bolts nuts etc so long as you are paying cash, I go to the Bolton branch but there's one in Wigan