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Posted by: budman5201 Dec 7 2008, 11:18 AM

anyone know what size/ thread the nuts are on the adjusting end near the transmission. I just installed a new clutch cable and dont want to take it back out to find out.......

Heading to lowes, i appreciate it.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 7 2008, 11:39 AM

M7, but I forget the thread pitch. Regular M8 nuts (the ones you use a 13mm wrench on) will hold for about one-half of a press of the pedal, at which point they will let go and fly off, bouncing all around the garage...

--DD

Posted by: Larry Hubby Dec 7 2008, 03:42 PM

They're 7mm x 1mm pitch.

Posted by: 911quest Dec 7 2008, 04:22 PM

The same nut that holds the rocker shaft to the head on a type-4

Posted by: GeorgeRud Dec 7 2008, 06:18 PM

If you need some, McMaster-Carr stocks that size. I've never seen 7mm nuts at the local hardware stores.

It's one of those parts that would be nice to include with a new clutch cable, as you have a hard time buying just one 7mm nut. I have always used two on my clutch cable so they can be jammed together to prevent movement. Otherwise, a locknut version is required (again, not that easy to find). I haven't tried the local Porsche Dealer, but they may have them in stock (or perhaps the local VW dealer).

Posted by: jd74914 Dec 7 2008, 06:50 PM

The local Sears Hardware carried 7mm nuts (BTDT).

Posted by: sww914 Dec 7 2008, 08:41 PM

I got some at my local Ace Hardware, a quarter a piece or so.

Posted by: budman5201 Dec 8 2008, 12:38 AM

thanks guys.....i ended up cutting and old cable out of my parts car and taking it down. ace hardware!! It was 7x1.00.
thanks again