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Are all the bolts, nuts, etc. on a 911 metric?
Yes, it's a "duh" kind of question. Thanks on advance. Lawrence |
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11-11-2010, 10:16 AM
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They should all be, even the ones sold in the UK!
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11-11-2010, 10:20 AM
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They should be, but my negative battery post nut is 1/2 inch as are the bolts securing my AC compressor to the base.
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11-11-2010, 10:24 AM
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NO, not all the bolts in a Porsche are metric.
There is a bolt that is not metric Check the seat belt bolts 7/16 fine thread. I think it is a worldwide standard. Last edited by donporfi; 11-11-2010 at 10:32 AM.. |
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11-11-2010, 10:28 AM
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US specific stuff sometimes are not metric, at least the heads are us but the threads might be metric. but that's only government mandated safety crap. Ether that or the bolt heads shrank and my metric wrenches won't fit.
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11-11-2010, 10:32 AM
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The heads can be metric but the threads are 7/16 for seat belts.
I have Schroth belts , the heads are metric and the threads are 7/16. |
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11-11-2010, 10:35 AM
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11-11-2010, 10:37 AM
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Yeah, but my 13mm seemed kinda loose and the 1/2 inch fit like a glove.
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11-11-2010, 10:49 AM
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Yes - seat belt posts are 7/16 -20 thread - porsche put 17mm heads on them - most likely be 5/8 if you pick them up at the autoparts store.
Brake bolt spacing is either 3" or 3.5' brake bleeder screws are usually 3/8 or 7/16 Seat belts are 2". Tire sizes are inches then aspect ratios. Gas filler caps are 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 or something like that. There are a few more but I've been asleep since I had this discussion over beers a few years ago.
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I worked on a late 80's Ford Mustang several months ago... what a mixture of fasteners... I spent more time figuring out which wrench was corrent than actually turning them! 
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11-11-2010, 11:18 AM
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And the wheels are measured in inches. Diameter & width.
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A/C hoses are all US thread.......
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1985 Porsche Carrera
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