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dougrbutler
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Joined: June 01, 2002
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 Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 2:19 pm Post subject: What kind of screws for vent? |
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What kind of sheet metal screw is supposed to hold down the overhead cover for the fresh air vent. Is it a Philips head or slotted and is it a pan head?
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jvigil
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Joined: May 24, 2002
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Location: Walnut Creek, CA
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This picture shows slotted....but it doesnt look right to me. my bus isnt around here right now so i cant go look...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/13371.jpg
However...is there any place to buy air vent covers? I havent seen any in the classifieds and I am planning to install a stereo up there...Any help appreciated.
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23window
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Joined: November 25, 2001
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Hold on there, don't use sheet metal screws. 
Its a phillips head screw and threaded. Something tells me 4mm threads.
Please view the pic I compiled below for a visual. Hope this helps.
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hazetguy
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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4 X .70 thread pitch. they are Phillips head! the correct headed screws are available, but they don't have the pointy tips like the originals (but you don't see the tips anyway).
i would **strongly** recommend running a tap through the holes before re-installing screws.
let me know if you can't find screws, i have plenty of new ones. (i'll be going to jerome so get a hold of me next week) |
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choadtx
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Location: Dallas, Tx
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:46 am Post subject: |
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| I know, I know, old post... But I was wondering if these screws on the vent are the same as what holds the door panels on? The PO has some crap screws and I'm not sure what the original should be... |
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Rick
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Joined: December 17, 2003
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Location: Soquel, California
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:57 am Post subject: |
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| no. vent screws are a machine screw in the aforementioned size, panel screws are a tapping screw. |
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EverettB 
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