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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 01:12 AM
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What bolt is this?

i was installing a new lower radiator hose when i realized that i am missing a bolt by my power steering unit. Does anyone know how i can figure out the size/length/thread for this bolt?

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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 01:19 AM
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Re: What bolt is this?

3/8"-16 thread and I can not remember length but I would guess 1"
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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 09:18 AM
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Re: What bolt is this?

Shove a screw driver in the hole & measure the length.
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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 12:19 PM
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Re: What bolt is this?

Kinda off topic. I may be wrong, but is that a crack?


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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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Re: What bolt is this?

That's disgusting.

Give that poor thing a bath and a power steering return hose!!!
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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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Re: What bolt is this?

Originally Posted by Night rider327
3/8"-16 thread and I can not remember length but I would guess 1"
Thats EXACTLY what it is.


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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 04:54 PM
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Re: What bolt is this?

I know lol it needs a bath, car has sat for a while and i am trying hard every day to update it. I didnt even notice if that was a crack or more grime but i will definetly investigate it further.
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