[T3] Upper rear shock bolt

[Max Welton]

Jim, it looks like the seller maybe can't find them. I'll be happy to
buy a couple from you.

Max

On Sun, May 16, 2021 at 7:50 AM Max Welton <max.welton.2k at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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