Replacement Bolts
#1
11-07-2016, 12:08 PM
Replacement Bolts
I've been tearing down the D2 for some gasket replacements.
I've managed to round 2 of the bolts so far. The first one was on top of the ancillary housing (under where the ACI pump would be). The other is the camshaft gear inside the front cover.
I called Atlantic British and they said they don't carry those bolts. Any ideas on where to find replacements?
I've managed to round 2 of the bolts so far. The first one was on top of the ancillary housing (under where the ACI pump would be). The other is the camshaft gear inside the front cover.
I called Atlantic British and they said they don't carry those bolts. Any ideas on where to find replacements?
#2
11-07-2016, 12:49 PM
Pro Wrench
I use Lrcat to identity the part number, then plug that number into google to find places that sell it. For irregular parts, like bolts, the UK suppliers are typically the best (lrdirect.com). Roversnorth also has a good system for finding parts, though if it says "typically ships within 7-9 business days" then that usually means they're just sourcing the part from one of the UK suppliers and adding a premium. Roversnorth does not display part numbers, but you can search by part number (and if you know how to "view source" you can find the official part number in the <head> meta data)
AB is no good for bolts or irregular parts. They're hard to locate using their site, and they're typically not genuine parts. For example, the water pump and front cover bolt sets are actually regular hex cap bolts + washers (whereas genuine are flanged bolts + have the special threadlocker built in). Does it make a difference? I don't know
The official land rover parts website is also good and usually all parts are available, cheaper than AB or roversnorth.
AB is no good for bolts or irregular parts. They're hard to locate using their site, and they're typically not genuine parts. For example, the water pump and front cover bolt sets are actually regular hex cap bolts + washers (whereas genuine are flanged bolts + have the special threadlocker built in). Does it make a difference? I don't know
The official land rover parts website is also good and usually all parts are available, cheaper than AB or roversnorth.
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