Bodging a bolt?

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos
    #1
    Basicly, i think the thread on the fan bolt has gone.

    Ive tried a m5 bolt but its a wee bit too small. It bites but doesnt go any furthur than the end...

    An m6 is too big.

    This is the bolt i want:



    Anyone got any ideas how else i can secure because its making my car undriveable...
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi
    #2
    its not strong housing, so a tap and di set would sort it out i would imagine...
    or aot of glue, plastic weld or liquid metal.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2004 Stocksbridge, Sheffield Posts: 182 Mercury Grey VTS 1998
    #3
    0000125536 nut with base 0.59 gbp
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by lisavts View Post
    0000125536 nut with base 0.59 gbp
    Is that a citroen part number?
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2004 Stocksbridge, Sheffield Posts: 182 Mercury Grey VTS 1998
    #5
    yeah 125536