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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 01:07 PM
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Front end service mode

Ok, what size bolts do I need for the radiator? I read some where I needed 8mm by 4 inch but I couldn't find thing close to that at Home Depot.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 02:05 PM
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Something that long can be difficult to find.
If you don't need it right now, just check e-bay or Amazon for some m8 threaded rod.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 02:54 PM
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8mm x 100mm -- my local Lowe's has them. You might also try a local Ace Hardware.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 05:32 PM
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Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 08:05 PM
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Try to get as long as you can find.
I have 8mm x 120mm bolts, and use all the length.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 11:16 PM
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I actually use a couple long bolts out of a pulley puller set from Harbor Freight worked out good.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 08:20 AM
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I got 140mm length ones at the local ACE Hardware.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 06:16 PM
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I use M8 1.25 x 120mm Longer would be better, but these are long enough.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2019 | 08:04 AM
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Just found some on Amazon and ordered them. Thanks everyone!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 05:22 AM
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Lots of hardware suppliers out there .. LOWES, HomeDepot, Tractor Supply, ACE Hardware, Fastenal, NutsandBolts ... just to name a few.

I tend to keep a small supply of some of the most common hardware on hand and if you decide to do that I really recommend you get it in bulk at least a bag of 100, I have in the past picked up bags of 100 for the same cost as five each sold singly.

Motor On!
 
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