Source for metric fasteners?

[rlane]

I am looking for a source for correct general bolts, nuts screws etc for the usual projects. (YES..I keep losing the originals...and I get tired of running to the local hardware store which has minimal variety of metric hardware..and what they have tends to not be the yellow zinc coated 10.9 type.
I would love to buy several of our hosts Wurth variety packs but looks like that would be pretty expensive. Griots has several assortments..pretty pricey as well..)
Any other suggestions..I don't need a lot of each type..just want a good assortment!

[Tim Walsh]

Automotive Fasteners in greensboro would have anything you need, but I'm willing to bet there's a place alot closer.

[kstylianos]

www.mcmastercarr.com

[Targa Dude]

Try The Olander Co. Sunnyvale, CA. 408-735-1850 Ask for Erik Rodinsky, He will take care of you..

Jorge (Targa Dude)

[RallyJon]

http://www.eagleday.com/hardwarekits.html

[Rot 911]

I used to use www.bestbolts.com, but when I tried their website it routes me to ebay!

Duh I spoke to soon. The website is www.bestbolt.com (no "s" at the end).

[Porschedude]

Wurth has metric hardware kits, that contain German made pieces, and would be a natural for generic Porshce hardware replacements.

http://www.wurth.com/

Keith

[RallyJon]

What would be useful is for someone to go through the parts manual and get a list of fasteners actually used. I've seen the huge (and expensive) Wurth assortments, but you really don't need every size cheesehead screw ever made, just certain ones.

[ChrisBennet]

Paragon makes a Wurth kit with Porsche specific sizes I believe.
Ultimate Garage used to sell fasteners (but they don't anymore). UG's web site is quite informative:
Link to UG's Metric Hardware - The Basics

The Marketplace - I've spent a year now evaluating the supply of metric hardware and fasteners available to the consumer market for automotive application. Most of what's out there is adequate at best with quality taking a back seat to low price (this low pricing is generally not passed on to the end user). In fact, in speaking with the local Wurth sales manager (Wurth USA is located right here in Northern NJ), very little of the Wurth products (chemicals and hardware) are still made in Germany. This contradicts many of the claims made in the various automotive mail order catalogs (Griot, Imparts, Eurasian, etc) that they carry only quality "German" Wurth hardware. Wurth does have better standards than most and the Taiwanese and Italian hardware they distribute (often packed in bags labeled "Made in Germany") is of decent finish and must meet the stamped (8.8, 10.9, etc) standards. However, I object to the relabeling and to paying Wurth's premium prices and just as BMW dealers forced me into the BMW parts business and Snap-on drove me into the tool business, Wurth has driven me into the metric hardware arena.

[KTL]

I'll second Mc Master-Carr. They've got some pretty good stuff.

Another good one, usually mentioned by Warren (Early_S_Man) is Metric and Multistandard Components Inc. (http://www.metricmcc.com/)

MCC's site online catalog is down for some reason, but when it's back up you'll see why they're so good. Their catalog (in pdf form) is very thorough.

edited for correct MCC homepage address

[Early_S_Man]

I have used Metric & Multistandard for over 20 years with outstanding results! hardware, tools, fittings, O-rings, etc. ...

http://www.metricmcc.com/

[KTL]

Oh.

Well apparently they're back online (MCC)! I've been trying for awhile to set up an account. Hadn't checked back lately............

[Randy Webb]

Wayne ....

"What would be useful is for someone to go through the parts manual and get a list of fasteners actually used. I've seen the huge (and expensive) Wurth assortments, but you really don't need every size cheesehead screw ever made, just certain ones."

The ones most commonly needed for most repairs & updates should be easy to figure out from the 101 projects material....

[SteveStromberg]

Take a look here: http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/shopcart/DWKS/POR_DWKS_wurth6_main.htm

Steve

[CamB]

Take a look here: http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/s...wurth6_main.htm

...and gasp at the truely amazing amount of money you could spend!!!

[rlane]

Wow! As always the forum comes thru with some great advice> I think RallyJon has the dubious distinction of actually understanding what I needed...and I really like EagleDays website.
I agree that it sure would be nice to have a commonlu used assortment..just makes for one less hassle. Like saturday when I was really p/oed that I had to go searching for one little 8mm Nylok for the front marker light (placing a "cooler scoop" ) The hardware guy informed me that a 5/16" would do nicely...NOT!