Bolt size question

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georgeramos
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Your car is a: 1971 124 Spider 1608

Bolt size question

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My car is at a friends house in Beaverton, we did the front seals, i had the radiator fixed and on Sunday we are planning on putting it all back together including new timing belt, tensioner, water pump etc. Also all new rad hoses, thermostat and a working thermal switch. I also will be installing the correct (1608) timing cover but do not have the bolts that go through the center and lower holes (the ones that keep it in the proper position for the timing marks below) Can anyone tell me what size bolts I need to get for those 2 mounting points? I have the upper bolts only.

Thanks

George
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Re: Bolt size question

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got it, its 6mm...
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Re: Bolt size question

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If the inner cover is missing (likely) then a spacer is needed too, to keep the cover from being pushed into contact with the crank pulley when you tighten down that bottom bolt.
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georgeramos
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Re: Bolt size question

Post by georgeramos »

yes, i bought all the rubber spacers,metal bushings that were needed but forgot to order the bolts.

Thanks

George
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