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> Engine tin screws, Just need 4
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post Apr 1 2019, 01:18 PM
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What size are these things? I just need four of them so I don't want to order a full set (which is how they are being sold by the various 914 vendors).

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post Apr 1 2019, 01:29 PM
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post Apr 1 2019, 02:24 PM
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post Apr 1 2019, 03:24 PM
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M6 x about 15mm. I replaced mine with socket-head screws (e.g., Allen screws) because the only screwdriver I found that fits the stock screws correctly is about two feet long and is hard to get to a lot of screws unless the engine is out of the car.

Don't forget that one of the screws near the centerline of the case is actually an M8 one.

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post Apr 1 2019, 03:36 PM
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What size are these things? I just need four of them so I don't want to order a full set (which is how they are being sold by the various 914 vendors).

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post Apr 1 2019, 04:52 PM
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You can get them cheap by the bag at any VW/Empi shop.
Or https://www.amazon.com/SHROUD-SCREW-dune-bu...way&sr=8-12
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post Apr 2 2019, 11:58 AM
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+1 on stainless socket head screws. 40 years from now someone will thank you.
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+1 on stainless socket head screws. 40 years from now someone will thank you.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) a good chunk of my head rebuild bill was getting the @#$% busted off screws out.
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post Apr 2 2019, 12:22 PM
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M6 x about 15mm. I replaced mine with socket-head screws (e.g., Allen screws) because the only screwdriver I found that fits the stock screws correctly is about two feet long and is hard to get to a lot of screws unless the engine is out of the car.

Don't forget that one of the screws near the centerline of the case is actually an M8 one.

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I understand that the M numbers are a size measurement, but how do you measure? I have a pile of engine tin screws that I lumped all together thinking they were the same size.

Thanks!
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post Apr 2 2019, 02:08 PM
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+1 on stainless socket head screws. 40 years from now someone will thank you.


Any concerns about dissimilar metals?
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post Apr 3 2019, 01:34 PM
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You can get them cheap by the bag at any VW/Empi shop.
Or https://www.amazon.com/SHROUD-SCREW-dune-bu...way&sr=8-12


Yes I bought those,enough in the bag to replace some of the chewed out ones also,I agree that capscrews are better if you aren't worried about "original"look.
These things are a total PITA when chewed up and overtightened.
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post Apr 3 2019, 04:41 PM
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McMaster-Carr you can get a bag of 100 for like $9.00
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post Apr 3 2019, 05:53 PM
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QUOTE(krazykonrad @ Apr 2 2019, 11:21 AM) *

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Apr 1 2019, 01:24 PM) *

M6 x about 15mm. I replaced mine with socket-head screws (e.g., Allen screws) because the only screwdriver I found that fits the stock screws correctly is about two feet long and is hard to get to a lot of screws unless the engine is out of the car.

Don't forget that one of the screws near the centerline of the case is actually an M8 one.

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I understand that the M numbers are a size measurement, but how do you measure? I have a pile of engine tin screws that I lumped all together thinking they were the same size.

Thanks!
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The “M” number is the nominal diameter of the bolt in millimeters. This is taken from the DIN (Deutsches Industrie fuer Normung). When you see a metric bolt listed as M6 X 12 for instance, it means that the diameter is 6 mm and it is 12 mm in length. Hope this helps.

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post Apr 3 2019, 09:53 PM
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Thanks! Mystery solved. Been trying to figure out that one for forever

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post Apr 4 2019, 02:42 AM
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QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ Apr 2 2019, 10:58 AM) *

+1 on stainless socket head screws. 40 years from now someone will thank you.


Any concerns about dissimilar metals?

Not with stainless. The stock ones are much worse. That's why we sell the stainless.

https://900designs-container.zoeysite.com/e...sher-allen-head

Also will not strip out like stock, but they are not stock, and do cost more.



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I'd been thinking for a long time about trying some stainless "cap head" screws (rounded head / allen socket), rather than the more squared off shoulder of the original cheese heads .. (if I can find them in M6x12). Just think they'd look better - but is there any reason those would be a bad idea?
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post Apr 4 2019, 01:01 PM
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@rjames 4 of each type are going out to you today!


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