David -

Depending on the year, between 18 to 20 carriage bolts are required, all the
same size, 6mm dia, 1.0 thread, 16mm in length (I'm sure 15mm would be
acceptable if that's the only close enough length available - most
aftermarket suppliers deal in 5mm length increments, but there are
exceptions to this rule).

In a previous post I listed that various part numbers that VW had available
(updated since then):

VW# 253-070-918 G (Fiche says J or G, depending on where you look)
Trivial Note:  The carriage head is colored "Toscana Beige" and is used thru
1984.  The same bolt, but in different head colors from 1985 are:

253-070-908 C - Pastel White (255-070-908 F in ETKA)
253-070-908 D - Hazel Nut Brown
253-070-908 E - Desert Beige

I think VW only offers the 253-070-908 F as a "generic" replacement these
days.  But stainless would be a great way to go.

Jim Thompson
oldvolkshome@earthlink.net
jim@karmannghia.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David and Shirin" <daveshirin@ENERGYUNITED.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 6:02 PM
Subject: Pop top bolts

I am getting my van ready for a paint job and want to replace all the pop
top bolts with Stainless,   I found this vendor online who carries Metric
Stainless Carriage bolts, does anyone have a list of all the number and size
of all the pop top bolts?  That would speed this process along.

David
1982 Westy

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