 Why are Door Bolts Pointy?, P/N 111899145 |
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| Highland |
 Aug 12 2019, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California  |
Was wondering why the door bolts are pointy. Can I replace them with standard M8 X 22 coarse thread bolts? I know they're listed as 27 mm, but I assume that includes the point.
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| Superhawk996 |
Aug 12 2019, 07:14 PM
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In a manufacturing environment pointy or dog head bolts allow power tools to drive the fastener quicker and better with power tools. The point helps the bolt find center quickly and reduces the risk of cross threading without having to hand start bolts.
I have no idea how Porsche assembled back in the day, but, it's likely Hans held the door in position and Franz drove the bolts quickly with an air tool as Hans complained that it was about time to swap jobs and Franz should hold some doors in position. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Probably rough fit to hold in position 1st and tweaked later. |
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Highland Why are Door Bolts Pointy? Aug 12 2019, 07:08 PM
TargaToy So your bung hole doesn’t slam shut!
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So your bung hole doesn’t slam shut!
Oh, s... Aug 13 2019, 06:44 PM TonyA
So your bung hole doesn’t slam shut!
Oh, ... Aug 14 2019, 01:39 PM malcolm2
So your bung hole doesn’t slam shut!
Oh, ... Aug 14 2019, 02:03 PM eatpez Does anyone know if these bolts are M8x1.00 or M8x... Sep 11 2019, 07:36 PM eatpez
Does anyone know if these bolts are M8x1.00 or M8... Sep 11 2019, 07:47 PM Superhawk996 :rotfl: Aug 12 2019, 07:31 PM bbrock Pointy also makes it easier for a one-person door ... Aug 12 2019, 08:22 PM mepstein https://vwparts.aircooled.net/Floor-Pan-Bol...111-... Aug 12 2019, 08:40 PM IronHillRestorations The reason they have a point is because the nut pl... Aug 12 2019, 09:49 PM raynekat
The reason they have a point is because the nut p... Aug 12 2019, 10:12 PM rgalla9146
Was wondering why the door bolts are pointy. Can ... Aug 13 2019, 04:35 AM Superhawk996
Was wondering why the door bolts are pointy. Can... Aug 13 2019, 08:52 AM Krieger RE: Why are Door Bolts Pointy? Aug 13 2019, 07:46 AM Highland Were the original door bolts painted in the car... Sep 11 2019, 09:48 PM mepstein
Were the original door bolts painted in the car... Sep 12 2019, 04:35 AM |
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