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Nut needed

  • 02-05-2009 6:09pm
    #1
    the merchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭


    M7 metric nut needed - (11mm spanner size)

    While removing the manifold from my car I dropped a nut down behind the alternator somewhere and can't find it. I've taken off the covers underneath the engine etc. but there's no sign of it.

    If someone would have such a thing I'd be most grateful as there's not a hope of buying one this weekend. (I tried Halfords but all they have are M6 & M8's)

    I can collect anywhere in Dublin.

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Is there anything else non-critical on the car that you could take a nut off just to get you over the weekend?


  • #3
    the merchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭the merchant


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Is there anything else non-critical on the car that you could take a nut off just to get you over the weekend?

    Had a good look but no joy, it would be the odd sized nut that I lose.


  • #4
    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    Are you certain it's a 7mm nut you're looking for?
    That's a somewhat bizarre size that I've certainly not come across before.

    Might it be 1/4" by any chance?
    That'd be close in size to 6mm (which wouldn't thread on without butchery) and would take a 7/16" spanner, which is as near as dammit to 11mm.

    What make is the car/engine?


  • #5
    the merchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭the merchant


    Rovi wrote: »
    Are you certain it's a 7mm nut you're looking for?
    That's a somewhat bizarre size that I've certainly not come across before.

    Might it be 1/4" by any chance?
    That'd be close in size to 6mm (which wouldn't thread on without butchery) and would take a 7/16" spanner, which is as near as dammit to 11mm.

    What make is the car/engine?


    BMW 525d- definitely metric I'd say


  • #6
    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    the merchant wrote: »
    BMW 525d- definitely metric I'd say
    Bloody Germans! :D

    Anyhow, it's not much use this very minute, but Namrick carry M7 nuts:
    http://www.namrick.co.uk/browse.asp?PCID=8


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  • #7
    the merchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭the merchant


    Rovi wrote: »
    Bloody Germans! :D

    Anyhow, it's not much use this very minute, but Namrick carry M7 nuts:
    http://www.namrick.co.uk/browse.asp?PCID=8

    I might end up using them yet :)


  • #8
    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    A hunt around a breaker's yard would probably be fruitful, but they won't be open 'til Tuesday I suppose. :(


  • #9
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Is it one of the 12 bolts that hold the manifold on? If so you'll need a M6x42mm bolt (part#5)

    The flange nut is M7 (part#14)

    128.png


  • #10
    the merchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭the merchant


    Nforce wrote: »
    Is it one of the 12 bolts that hold the manifold on? If so you'll need a M6x42mm bolt (part#5)

    The flange nut is M7 (part#14)

    128.png


    Flange nut #14


  • #11
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    I'll be down home tomorrow, i'll root around in the dad's garage.

    I'll grab a handful of any 11m manifold nuts.


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  • #12
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    After getting 2 11mm manifold nuts, 2 different threads.

    I'll be back up in Dublin Citywest after 6 this evening if you still

    want them. Muckie.


  • #13
    the merchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭the merchant


    Muckie wrote: »
    After getting 2 11mm manifold nuts, 2 different threads.

    I'll be back up in Dublin Citywest after 6 this evening if you still

    want them. Muckie.


    Love you muckie! just about to send pm.


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