Semi-Auto Bolts

Does anyone know where I can get replacement bolts that attach the torque converter to the flex plate on a 1968 semi-automatic beetle? Tried Boltmasters today but they just turned their nose up. Maybe I'll have to replace them with something similar.

Smiley,
Try volksbahn, stokerssiding or VVDS. Might be worth ringing Mick Motors just in case he has spare ones. Other than that, advertisers on TheSamba. About 15US for all four, plus postage from the US.

Ctefeh

hastings??

Doubt it Andrew. They have to be just the right size or they rub on the back of the engine case, or the gearbox.

cip1
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-001-301-095-A

i just threw a few spares on that i found in a tin can.... lol

Although u would wanna make sure they are all the same bolts... otherwise u would have balancing issues... :S

go join vwar.org forums and checkout what other people are using as alternatives.

there an 8mm thread but u need M8 quality

give Vintage a call 02-9789-1777

what happened with your ones ???

My old ones are pretty knocked around. I've only had the engine out 4 times since I've owned the car so they've had a hard life before that. I got some hex socket bolts a ground them to size today at work. Just finished putting the engine back in 10 minutes ago, all see needs is a charged battery and some oil, yay!!

smileyman3000 wrote:Does anyone know where I can get replacement bolts that attach the torque converter to the flex plate on a 1968 semi-automatic beetle? Tried Boltmasters today but they just turned their nose up. Maybe I'll have to replace them with something similar.

Hi,
these were VW ONLY part... You cannot buy them new in Australia as far as i know...
001 301 095A CIP1 in USA
001 301 083B Torque converter oil seal

I did use 4 x stainless steel allen headed bolts to the torque converter a few times....
I then acquired 4 original screws in good condition which I now use... do not use loctite on those screws...
the nuts brazed to the flexplate can come loose..

Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug