Simple & Cheap Underbonnet Upgrade for GT/GC

Doctor Houx

Member
Messages
791
Any number of suppliers can provide these. Nothing special. Just search M5 stainless socket headed bolts. Length can vary but the original steel ones are about 15mm. Washers similarly are M5 stainless x 15mm external diam
 

tasnam

Member
Messages
196
Maybe I am missing something but on the Ebay link M5x15mm is not listed as an option
 

BennyD

Sea Urchin Pate
Messages
14,994
I don’t understand the need to surround the engine with a small airfield.

74994
I
 

Bladerunner

Member
Messages
435

rs48635

Member
Messages
3,181
Here you go...


Perfect Bladerunner. I ordered the bag of 50 so happy to supply two others. Will leave them in my car for the next meeting.
I do like shiny, so silver would be great. Have dropped several fasteners into the engine bay so 'built in' washer is a must. The word flange in the description is irrelevant.
company are UK and state "made in house" so keeping my effort to avoid Chinese manufactured tat.
 

MarkMas

Chief pedant
Messages
8,795
The tie-downs in the boot of a QP rust like **** too, so replacing them similarly would be a good idea.
 

eight

Junior Member
Messages
94
I've been thinking about something like this. Originals are shouldered and flanged - someone did point out that bike fairing bolts aren't bad - eg these at three quid EACH!
I think I like those black ones though...
 

rs48635

Member
Messages
3,181
the screws i bought are not ideal for the under bonnet cover. The built-in 'washer' is smaller than original fastener. Also the original fastener has a shoulder to prevent the cover ending pinched when tightened.
they are a good fit for the grille though :)