6 replies to this topic

[DanRobinson]

I need a new bolt for my engine steady but not quite sure where to get them from.

will almost any hardware store sell these? and if so do i just ask for a 5/16" bolt ?

cheers guys

[Ethel]

Best to get the right bit from Minispares (other Mini parts specialists are available )

Minis use unf (fine) & unc (coarse). If a UK hardwear store has any imperial fasteners at all they're likely to be Whitworth thread - not the same.

[DanRobinson]

damn i need it for friday and minispares takes ages!!

[Ethel]

Well Sheffield probably isn't a bad place to find general engineering supplies, and maybe you have a Landrover specialists, or similar, that carries UNF stock? You could always ring Minispares with your credit/debit card, sure they could whack it in the post if they have stock.

Exactly which bolt, the bigger one in the engine changed to 3/8 unf.

[bcjames]

Minispares next-day'd me something on Thursday and it arrived Friday morning. Failing that, you could go to a local fastner supplier. The one by me carries unf and unc in the grades required for cars

[jamie@thefatgarage]

http://www.assupplies-retford.co.uk/

It's only 20min from Sheffield. They generally have everything on the shelf, but best to check before you set off. I use them all the time. Not being anything to do with cars you pay the real price for the nuts/bolts etc too not the "classic car supplier" price.

[Darkscamp]

Why not give Huddesfield Mini Spares a call. They might have something