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RyantheBusMan
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 Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:14 pm Post subject: Missing torsion bars bolts? |
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I'm about to tackle a broken clutch cable project on my 71 super beetle and i noticed two missing bolts on what I think is my torsion bar (see picture.)
Would there be any reason these bolts are missing?
If not, what size are they and where can I buy them?
Anything special I should know about installing these bolts?
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Multi69s
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RyantheBusMan
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| Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: Missing torsion bars bolts? |
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| Are they critical or is this just a shield? |
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67rustavenger 
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| Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Missing torsion bars bolts? |
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Yes they are critical. GO to ACE Hardware and get two with lock washers about 1.24" long. The hold the spring plate in place.
Good Luck.
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RyantheBusMan
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| Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: Missing torsion bars bolts? |
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Thanks guys! I'll get this baby fixed up tomorrow. Now for my clutch cable  |
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glutamodo
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| Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: Missing torsion bars bolts? |
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That cover supports a bushing.
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| They are 8mm x 1.25, but I don't remember the length. |
No. M10.
According to the VW Parts Book and Without Guesswork those are M10 bolts. M10x1.5 thread, 18 or 20mm long, torqued to 25 foot pounds.
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runamoc
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:57 am Post subject: Re: Missing torsion bars bolts? |
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It's clear behind the transaxle there so if you find a longer length it's not critical.
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toddgsanford
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| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: Missing torsion bars bolts? |
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| I always get all four in before tightening them all the way down looks like the cover is on crooked and probably why the installer said F it its beer time 2/4 aint bad! holes might be stripped too the original bolts have a point on them to help line them up |
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