MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: lachlan.wiegold on June 24, 2023, 03:58:54 am
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I lost one of the bolts and need a replacement but I cant seem to find anything on the specs of the bolt.
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Pretty sure they don't have any or its just not public knowledge. From memory I couldn't find any either so think I just tightened them to what felt quite tight with a quarter inch ratchet which has seemed to be enough to keep it air tight without breaking any bolts or them coming undone over time. I'm pretty sure it's impossible to find room for clearance for one of the bolts for a torque wrench anyway unless the engine was out or you used loads of wobble joints which changes the torque spec anyway so would render it pointless.
I would use a quarter inch ratchet like I did or a long screw driver to get them pretty tight and then paint mark them so you can check if the bolts have moved or not over time if you're concerned. You can also check for air leaks with some wd40 if you're not sure if it's air tight or not.
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torque specs or the dimension of the bolts?
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https://www.lllparts.co.uk/product/hexagon-socket-flat-br-head-bolt/mpn/N10626101
N10626101 looks like a long self tapping screw?
Part N10626101 is marked as number 5 in the diagram.
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Oops, losing a bolt can be a real head-scratcher, can't it? 😅 When it comes to specs, you might want to try https://www.scrooz.com.au/ (https://www.scrooz.com.au/) for a wide selection of bolts and fasteners. They're pretty handy for finding those missing parts. Good luck getting your throttle body sorted out!