[T3] Upper rear shock bolt

[Max Welton]

I do need two but have already sent an email to a samba advertiser
selling some. If that doesn't work out I'll take you up on your offer.

Thanks!

Max

On Sun, May 16, 2021 at 7:47 AM Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
>
> From the parts book:
>
> 311 513 471             Bolt, hex head, M12 x 1.5 x 50
>
> It looks like this same bolt was used for the upper rear shock mounts for all
> cars, including IRS, except for a few very early cars. The bolt in your photo
> certainly has a very short thread; I'm guessing that's a lower bolt.
>
> I may be able to come up with something correct. Do you need 2?
>
> On 15 May 2021 at 20:34, Max Welton wrote:
>
> > This seems to be my day for shock issues
> >
> > This bolt is supposed to be correct for the upper rear shock. 65mm
> >
> > But it runs out of thread way too soon. Clearly it's the wrong bolt.
> > What is the right bolt?
> >
> > The subframe is from my old 68 if it matters
> >
> > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2178042.jpg
> >
> > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2178041.jpg
> >
> > Max
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