 Why are Door Bolts Pointy?, P/N 111899145 |
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| Highland |
 Aug 12 2019, 07:08 PM
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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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| rgalla9146 |
Aug 13 2019, 04:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Highland @ Aug 12 2019, 09:08 PM)  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. Not on early cars. For ease of assembly. Have you seen what fasteners look like in modern cars ? All are tailored for powered/robotic assembly. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Aug 13 2019, 08:52 AM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Aug 13 2019, 06:35 AM) QUOTE(Highland @ Aug 12 2019, 09:08 PM) 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. Not on early cars. For ease of assembly. Have you seen what fasteners look like in modern cars ? All are tailored for powered/robotic assembly. Spot on. Modern fasteners are designed for manufacturing. Notice many modern fasteners also have captive washers. Avoids wasted time and lost $$ being scattered on the floor from dropped parts as a line operator tries to put a washer on the fastener. Also ensures they don't forget to put on the washer. Here's a picture of modern bolt with dog point and a captive washer. Much less likely to cross thread than the pointed bolt in OP.  |
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Highland Why are Door Bolts Pointy? Aug 12 2019, 07:08 PM
Superhawk996 In a manufacturing environment pointy or dog head ... Aug 12 2019, 07:14 PM TargaToy So your bung hole doesn’t slam shut!
Oh, so... Aug 12 2019, 07:28 PM
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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 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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