Front beam inspection plate bolt size?

[Jon's62]

I seem to have misplaced my bolts! I am referring to the plate that sits behind the front beam. Are these a special size or could one find them at a nut and bolt supply? I checked the big blue factory manual but couldn't find any details. Any help would be appreciated,

Jon

[60ragtop]

nothing special, just 6 mm
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[Jon's62]

That does help, thank you! If that's the case I should be able to get a nice pair of stainless hex bolts that fit.

[Cusser]

You mean you drive a 50 year old VW and you don't have any spare metric hardware around ????
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[Jon's62]

[Northof49]

For mounting the shocks, I am simply using Grade 8 SAE hardware. Same with the axle to swingarm fasteners. They are just more readily available, and work fine.
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[scottyrocks]

Same bolt (6mm) for the inspection plate under the rear seat? Or is it the same as the what I think is a smaller bolt as on the steering box inspection cover plate in the front trunk?

[67rustavenger]

Scotty,
The inspection plate is held in place by a IDK, 2.5-3mm sheet metal screw. Not a 6mm bolt. The screw is about 10-12mm long.
If you need a pic I can take one for ya.

Good Luck.
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[scottyrocks]

Is that what is known in the building trade as a 'zippy?' If so, I have a million of them.

I also have buckets of various sized cabinet hinge screws.

[67rustavenger]

Go with the pan head screw. Rounded top with short straight sides.

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Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!

There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo!
2003 Astrovan? GFYS again, Xevin!
Don't let your bad ideas remain, ideas!

[scottyrocks]

Thanks! I'm gonna go with whatever threads in properly.