Date:         Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:33:40 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: nuts/bolts
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Metric as applied to fasteners covers a lot of territory. Multiple standards such as DIN, JASO, ISO all with different threads, heads, finishes etc. Many vehicles use more than one standard depending on the part. there are still vehicles that use variations of metric and American. 
 
Dennis
 

> Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:01:35 -0800
> From: vwdash80@YAHOO.COM
> Subject: Re: nuts/bolts
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> now that most manufacturers are world market I would expect metric to be more common than SAE. all of Detroit outsources components and subassemblies from beyond the states ...
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Cc: 
> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 11:02 PM
> Subject: Re: nuts/bolts
> 
> Almost all VW hardware conforms to DIN specifications and with some effort
> is readily available. Depending on application you need to be aware of not
> only size but grade, (property Class) and finish, (plain, Black Oxide, zinc,
> etc.) Washer selection is just as or more critical for many applications.
> 
> Lawson products has a line (metric-torq) that is amongst the best in the
> business. American made and the plating alone is worth the cost. P.C. 10.9.
> Fastenal and McMaster Carr, are also great sources. McMaster has great
> prices and selection of Stainless Steel fasteners. Do some learning to get
> this right. Torque wrenches and charts, never seize, and Loctite  should
> become your friends.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jabin Newhouse
> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 10:17 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: nuts/bolts
> 
> When completing repairs to my bus, I want to switch out the heavily rusted
> nuts and bolts as needed.  I am having trouble finding the identical
> nuts/bolts in metric sizes that match my owner's manual (the existing
> nut/bolt) and the general internet instructions for repairs.  Not only is
> this compromising the integrity of this great vehicle, but also I think
> long-term this could be an issue by swapping out metric for SAE sizes and
> possibly stripping out nuts/bolts during future repairs by not realizing its
> a SAE nut/bolt or creating a problem for the next owner (my son hopefully).
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> 
> jabin
> 1987 Vanagon Transporter
>