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[Nev]

What 'M' size are the bolt needed to hold my Z20LET iron block onto my new engine stand - they look like M10, but it would be nice to know for sure... In particular there are 2 meaty looking holes at the top of the block, where the F23 fits...

[techieboy]

Assuming the turbo F23 gearbox casing is the same as the na F23 then I think they are M12 bolts for the gearbox casing to the block.

Edit: Yep, M12 according to TIS

Edited by techieboy, 27 November 2009 - 12:42 PM.

[slindborg]

As its the XE bottom end, Last time I split one of those it was M12 too

[Nev]

Thanks chaps... off to B&Q as its my nearest place to grab 4 of them now...

[Nev]

Just returned, and the M12 bolts fit nicely, just need to borrow an engine hoist now for 30 mins...

[Nev]

Managed without the engine hoist and lifted it up by hand with the girlfriend - thanks goodness we weight train !

[Zoobeef]

Haha, i'd like to see my lady try and pick something heavier than her hair straighteners up. Although she is on brolly duty today while i change some brake lines on the shed

[siztenboots]

Did you bolt into the block threads or through to a nut as some of the block bolt holes stand proud of the facing I think a trip to Bnq is for today 12 x 130 or 150? http://www.diy.com/d...terGallery=true

Edited by siztenboots, 17 October 2010 - 09:31 AM.

[Nev]

If I remember correctly, I used 4 bolts, 2 of which I had to use nuts behind and 2 that went into threads in the block. I think (75% likely to all be 12mm). Sorry to be so vague, but it was 8 months ago when I did this.

[siztenboots]

If I remember correctly, I used 4 bolts, 2 of which I had to use nuts behind and 2 that went into threads in the block. I think (75% likely to all be 12mm).

Sorry to be so vague, but it was 8 months ago when I did this.

No I think I understand as I have had to do the same to get enough clearance to the block and to the engine stand arms and main boss

[Winstar]

Thanks chaps... off to B&Q as its my nearest place to grab 4 of them now...

Just make sure they are a minimum of Grade 8.8 to take the torque

[jbudgie]

Managed without the engine hoist and lifted it up by hand with the girlfriend - thanks goodness we weight train !

Amazing