Where can I get these 8.8 grade metric bolts?
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Most hardware stores have3 them.
I think you'll find the torque specs somewhat lower.
22 Ft Pounds on these sounds like it came from my Hayes Manual.

Stan Wilder
www.engineceramics.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Oda" <craigoda@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: Broken bolt on torque converter

> Phil,
> thanks for the tip.   I was using the stock bolts.  At least, I was
> using the bolts that came with stock transmission.  Where can I get
> these 8.8 grade metric bolts?  From VolksCafe or other vendor?  When I
> go down to the local hardware store, there's a limited selection of
> metric hardware and I'm not sure what grade they are.
>
> I was looking at the Bentley last night.  I guess the bolts need to be
> tightened to 64 ft-pounds or higher.  I don't have the book in front
> of me right now, could be a higher torque.
>
> Not sure why the bolts would have come loose.   Maybe they weren't
> tightened properly?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Regards,
> Craig
>
> On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 05:18:42 -0700, phil cain <bearsvw2000@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> > From the looks of the head of that bolt, the wear
> > pattern on it suggest that the other bolts are loose
> > on the torque converter. I would pull the engine and
> > make sure of the damage to the flex drive and torque
> > converter. On replacment get some 8.8 grade
> > bolts(8X1.25X30mm)and lock washers to replace the
> > bolts with. Phil
> >
> >
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