engine and drivetrain Driveshaft To Differential Bolts

[bazju]

I managed to misplace my driveshaft to differential bolts and nuts (all four). Does anyone have any measurements or specs? I know they are an interference fit, so the head of the nut or bolt needs to be a certain size. 

 

Anyone have any spare ones around that they could measure for me? Or know where I can find this information? I've checked around and searched but I get so many results to sort through that it's a bit overwhelming.

 

I'm moving and need to have my car drive-able tomorrow, and this is the thing holding me up right now. 

Thanks in advance!

[rms_sandiego]

Fillister head screw M10x25 but with a cutout on the head. You can't substitute a regular bolt. 

 

PN 26111101015.

 

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Screw/ES48249/

Edited July 31, 2014 by Rob S

[bazju]

Damn it was a fillister head? Thinking back any reason a standard nut and bolt wouldn't work? I know the clearance is tight for the bolt head, but it seems like there might be something that works.

[OriginalOwner]

"standard" doesn't necessarily define what is needed.  I'm thinking more along the lines of Mechanical Properties of both bolt & nut:  Proper material, heat treat, hardness, yield strength, etc etc for that particular application yada yada ......

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

[rms_sandiego]

You can see what it looks like on the ECS site (I added the link). I suppose you could go to town with a grinder on a high grade regular bolt, but you'd have to take a heck of a chunk out of the head. They were used on a number of models besides the '02 and a dealer might have them in stock. 

Edited July 31, 2014 by Rob S

[bazju]

I definitely picked the wrong screws to lose. I don't think a bolt would fit, at least not without a lot of grinding. Looks like I might have to have the car towed to my new place. 

[Tommy]

In your shoes I would take just some M10 bolts and grind the head enough to fit. This is just to move the car to another place. Drive carefully and make sure it's not left as permanent solution. On my own risk of course but to avoid paying for tow - that's what I would do.

 

  Tommy 

[M3M3]

Can't you just order new ones from Blunt or a dealer.? You need new lock nuts anyway. ....

[bazju]

Can't you just order new ones from Blunt or a dealer.? You need new lock nuts anyway. ....

 

I have ordered new ones, that wasn't the issue here. I have to move the car today so I was hoping to find something local.

 

All my tools capable of grinding down something are not at the garage any more so I'll probably be towing the car. Luckily it's not too far.