solid mount bolt length??

[rowlers]

going to be fitting my solid front mount this week (ta joe!)

before I take it all to bits and then have to go to B&Q fot the bolts I'd like to get them before I start!

So can someone who has recently fitted theirs can you let me know the length of the bolt I need?

ta very much!

[herbster]

before I take it all to bits and then have to go to B&Q fot the bolts I'd like to get them before I start!

                 

B&Q     

Why buy a bolt that will just get the job done, get the correct bolts to do the job right!!!!   

Most old stlye motor factors will be able to help, at least then you know the shank and the thread is correct for the job, if the job is done with a couple of threads inside a mount then excessive wear could occur, especially as the mount is going to be solid, movement will occur no matter how solid, then if you know the shank(shoulder) of the bolt is taking the movement wear will minimal.   

[rowlers]

if the job is done with a couple of threads inside a mount then excessive wear could occur, especially as the mount is going to be solid, movement will occur no matter how solid

which is why I need to no the the length that I need, otherwise I might end up with only a couple of threads!!!
As long as I get the correct length and thread it doesn't matter where I get the bolt from!

[cняis]

^ what he said, a bolt is a bolt, as long as the length and thread are right 

[herbster]

^ what he said, a bolt is a bolt, as long as the length and thread are right 

Really? 
You try telling that to a bolt manufacture'r!
Are you gonna use a 8.8 or 10.4 graded bolt, stainless or mild, locking nut or spring washer, metric or unified?
If the hole is 12.5mm diameter are you really gonna use a 12mm bolt? 

[rowlers]

eff me - forget I asked!

I'll find out the length and post back in case any one else would like to know!

Never ond I think I'll just put a self tapper in!

[Ben Lessani]

Hi dude, some useful replies there 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=49436.msg487594#msg487594

Check that post, I don't specify length of the bolts, but the lengths were roughly:

Top Bolt - 1.5" Length (1.5 Pitch) M10 17mm - Original from old mount
Bottom Bolt - 2" Length (1.5 Pitch) M10 17mm
Bottom Bolt - 1" Length (1.0 Pitch) M8 13mm

I used some bolts I had lying about, but you want decent high tensile stainless steel bolts.

[rowlers]

why thank you good man! Now I have some figures to work with!

I'll get the bolts 2moro and get it fitted!

[richard s]

how much was the mount and where from cheers

[JMallows]

why not go to VW for the bolts?? Anywhere is better than B&Q!!