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[Murph]

...but does anyone have a set of torque converter bolts?
These are the ones that secure the converter to the flex plate.

It seems my assistant didnt tighten the bolts enough when my engine was fitted and they have now all departed.  Or at least that's the theory - and I hope it's right or I'll be going bloody mental!
Anyhoo... until I can get new bolts I'm off the road again, but I have two problems.
1) I need 6 but vauxhall sell them in packs of 5. They will not split a pack so I have to but two packs at £21 each!  I can get 25% off but still....
2) they don't stock them so would have to order them from the factory. That means a 10 working day delay.

So... does anyone have any sitting on a shelf somewhere?

Please?

Even if I can get just one it would half the bill at the dealer.

[b4ndit]

you could give these guys a ring they may be able to help
chester automatic transmissions
Factory Road  Sandycroft, Deeside, Clwyd CH5 2QJ
01244 537070

[Murph]

I'll try them tomorrow, thanks.

Meanwhile... if anyone has any I'm still interested in hearing from you.

[sassanach]

if its "just" a theory why don't you take a shufti underneath and confirm?

[Murph]

I will do.
The same assistant did already, hence the theory but I will look myself as and when I get a chance.
Unfortunately my missus is in hospital in London so all my spare time is taken up with visiting her and sorting the kids out at the mo.

I was on my way back from London when she broke down, luckily I was most of the way home!

[mantahatch]

From memory of doing mums auto box they are just short M8 bolts 

[omegod]

or apply for the £40 serviceclub voucher offer that some of us have taken up and get the parts free

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I will do.
The same assistant did already, hence the theory but I will look myself as and when I get a chance.
Unfortunately my missus is in hospital in London so all my spare time is taken up with visiting her and sorting the kids out at the mo.

I was on my way back from London when she broke down, luckily I was most of the way home!

Get thd kids to do it. Two birds with one stone.

Seriously, all the best to your missus

[Murph]

Cheers for that - she's home and on the (slow) road to recovery.

I already spent my voucher when I thought the car was sorted. I treated it to some new mats..... doh! 

Robsey has come to the rescue with a full set of bolts so they will be picked up on Sunday by a friend who owes a favour. 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I already spent my voucher when I thought the car was sorted. I treated it to some new mats..... doh! 

How much, and when? I've just ordered some from my local dealer, something ridiculous like £50-odd quid (before voucher) - and he's not sure if they're still making them... >crosses fingers<

[Murph]

WJ King Vauxhall in Dartford.
Came in at £51 so I paid the odd £11.  I'll be collecting them tomorrow so I'll get you pics if you like?

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

WJ King Vauxhall in Dartford.
Came in at £51 so I paid the odd £11.  I'll be collecting them tomorrow so I'll get you pics if you like?

Don't trouble yourself mate - but I will be picking your brain if I don't hear back from my dealer soon...

[Keith ABS]

  Do these bolts have a VX part number? I picked up a large asortment of parts last year over at ABS and there was a couple of odd packs of bolts that have yet not been identifyed.
keith B

[Murph]

I don't know TBH, but I will take pics of them for identification purposes.

[2woody]

bugger. I wish I'd seen this earlier. I took some off today, but unfortunately I ground through them to remove.