CV Joint bolts from McMaster Carr?

briankeithsmith · 07-11-2004, 06:22 PM

Didn't someone recently post information about buying the CV Joint bolts from McMaster?

If anyone remembers the link or the part no from mcmaster, please let me know.

Thanks,

Brian Keith Smith
briankeithsmith@ctc.net

jbripps · jbripps's Garage

Hi Brian,

How funny is that? This is my first time visiting the board in 5 days or so, and I see your post. I recently used MMCC, they are great. I had to buy the 45mm cv bolts to replace the factory axle. Are you looking for a set? I have a load of them.

Here is the link:

http://www.metricmcc.com

Regards,

briankeithsmith · 07-11-2004, 06:33 PM

I need 60mm ones for my 911 Turbo.

I know I need M8's 60mm long, just not sure what pitch for the thread?

1.5?

Brian

Jay Auskin · 07-11-2004, 07:39 PM

Standard "coarse" thread for a M8, I believe, is 1.25mm pitch.

ChrisBennet · ChrisBennet's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by briankeithsmith
I need 60mm ones for my 911 Turbo.

I know I need M8's 60mm long, just not sure what pitch for the thread?

1.5?

Brian

Better check, Turbos use M10x1.5 (not 8x1.25) don't they? I think the grade is 10.9. I know the grade is greater than 8.8.
-Chris

Jim Sims · 07-11-2004, 09:43 PM

911 CV joint screws are class 12.9.

Schrup · Schrup's Garage

I would order some serrated Schnorr washers along with the bolts.

304065 · 07-12-2004, 04:14 AM

I ordered the bolts from McMaster-Carr. They come with a blue oxide finish (don't think that affects the torque value) and are labeled "CAMCAR." Camcar is a fastener subsidiary of Textron Corp.

The quality (at least visually) was OK, the coating fairly consistent.

Wil Ferch · 07-12-2004, 04:43 AM

I believe Chris is correct as we just went through this on a friend's wide body...like the Turbo they use 10mm bolts.
Don't go by looks or finish....look at the top of the head indicating grade ( 10.9, 12.9, etc).
Alternate sources include MSC and Graingers...as far as industrial supply houses go.
---Wil

jbripps · jbripps's Garage

If you will be referring to Wayne's 101 projects, the torque they suggest is wrong. For your bolts, I think the actual number should be 60 or 61 ft. lbs. for the 10mm. The numbers he uses are reversed.

Ask me how I know. Hey Wayne, can I get a credit when the second edition comes out? I snapped a bolt due to attempting to torque the 8mm bolt at 60 lbs.!! I think the error has already been reported to you. A credit would be very prestigious for me...haha.

regards,

Wil Ferch · 07-12-2004, 06:48 AM

Correct..the nominal 60 ft-lbs is for the larger 10mm bolts. I think the 8's use 30-35 ft-lbs, if I recall correctly.
---Wil

billyboy · 07-12-2004, 07:30 AM

Mc Master-Carr and this place:http://www.metricmcc.com/ are two different places. I do know that everything(tons) that I have bought from McMaster-Carr is is first class.

Jim Sims · 07-12-2004, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jbripps
If you will be referring to Wayne's 101 projects, the torque they suggest is wrong. For your bolts, I think the actual number should be 60 or 61 ft. lbs. for the 10mm. The numbers he uses are reversed.

Ask me how I know. Hey Wayne, can I get a credit when the second edition comes out? I snapped a bolt due to attempting to torque the 8mm bolt at 60 lbs.!! I think the error has already been reported to you. A credit would be very prestigious for me...haha.

regards,

You're about two years too late; see the below errata link.

http://www.101projects.com/Porsche-101/corrections.htm

Jim

Randy Webb · 07-12-2004, 09:46 AM

What is the advantage of getting them from MCC or McMaster-Carr as opposed to the dealer? Are they really so expensive there that it pays to mail order them?

ChrisBennet · ChrisBennet's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy Webb
What is the advantage of getting them from MCC or McMaster-Carr as opposed to the dealer? Are they really so expensive there that it pays to mail order them?

The dealer is way more expensive and the dealer ones have the triple square head which is inconvenient.
-Chris

jbripps · jbripps's Garage

At MMCC, my box of 50 bolts (8mm x 45mm length) was $14.00. I thought that was a deal. I picked the box up, but they had it shipped to them overnight from one of their other warehouses, and did NOT charge me extra. I thought that was great of them, and will go back again and again.

Regards,

304065 · 07-12-2004, 12:52 PM

Actually, I just got two bags of OEM porsche bolts from our host here and they had a Hex head.

For sale, 16 hex-head bolts, 10x48mm, $24. I will pay shipping in USA. First to respond by private message gets bolts, payment by Paypal only.

Randy Webb · 07-12-2004, 02:00 PM

I got the hex heads from the dealer. I used the 50% off coupon, but it appears Dr. Wienie King has put a stop to that in favor of keeping the yuppiie's purchases pure.

RoninLB · 07-12-2004, 02:35 PM

the gaskets are a pia when using 30lbft. I left them out 2mo ago and used some realy sticky axle grease on the mating. I want to drive on the beach at low tide to test my latest bright idea.

North Coast Cab · North Coast Cab's Garage

I used McMaster Carr bolts when I repacked this winter. I've had 6 track days this year and I checked torque before each event. Zero problems or issues. Way cheaper then factory and easier for me to get.

John