FFG

Active Member

• Oct 24, 2016

• #1

Anyone know what thread and length I need? I've got one very long metal bolt with a hex head and a plastic stud (no idea what it is from) the other side and want to replace them both for something more original. The thread is close to M6 but not quite - I think the thread pitch is finer. Tempted to tap out the brass pieces in the dash so my options open up.
FFG

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Oct 24, 2016

• #2

1/4" UNF, 1/2 inch long if it's the dash on a series 3. Parts book is available on line.

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• Oct 24, 2016

• #3

The plastic one is the original. If its a screw.

 

FFG

Active Member

• Oct 25, 2016

• #4

I found the part number in the parts manual but it don't give sizes. Found one on a LR specialist and this was the size but both mine are over an inch long which doesn't seem to make any difference. Many thanks.
The plastic one looks shocking TBH. It like someone had a spare plastic screw knocking around which just happen to fit - looks like a part from a caravan!!

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• Oct 25, 2016

• #5

FFG said:

I found the part number in the parts manual but it don't give sizes. Found one on a LR specialist and this was the size but both mine are over an inch long which doesn't seem to make any difference. Many thanks.
The plastic one looks shocking TBH. It like someone had a spare plastic screw knocking around which just happen to fit - looks like a part from a caravan!!

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Yep. thats the one. Kind of goes with the rest of the ill fitting tatty bits in a 3.