Need a good screw source
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5th Gear
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Need a good screw source
No, that kind, at least right now.
I'm looking for a source for the Torx head screws that are everywhere on the C5.
I've "lost" a few, and others were missing when I got the car. I need mostly interior, panel, and under-hood screws.
I'd like to find an assortment kit if possible. Amazon and the internet have been no help. Everything is generic.
Also, do the factory screws have a "proprietary" thread?
Any help would be appreciated. I live in a very small town with limited resources for things like this.
I'm looking for a source for the Torx head screws that are everywhere on the C5.I've "lost" a few, and others were missing when I got the car. I need mostly interior, panel, and under-hood screws.
I'd like to find an assortment kit if possible. Amazon and the internet have been no help. Everything is generic.
Also, do the factory screws have a "proprietary" thread?
Any help would be appreciated. I live in a very small town with limited resources for things like this.
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You can try McMaster-Carr and see if they have what you are looking for.
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It would be absolute madness to use a proprietary thread pitch. Depending on the size in question you should see thread pitches of 0.75mm, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5.
Major automobile manufactures don't make their own nuts, bolts, etc. And asking a supplier to re-tool for a special size isn't usually cost effective.
Major automobile manufactures don't make their own nuts, bolts, etc. And asking a supplier to re-tool for a special size isn't usually cost effective.
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Fastners and General Motors Corporation... What a fiasco one must face when one has to deal with procurement of the tool to work these tore things when dealing with the generals hairbrain fastners... Talk about screwed!... GM's the source alright 😕..... Assembly speed my ***.
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I've had success with these people: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com
THANK YOU!! That was the place I needed to find. 