Flange Bolt

[Fireball]

Anybody know where the likes of Mr. Gibbs get their Flange Bolts from? I'd rather not buy em online either.

(http://www.google.co.uk/search?um=1&hl=en&q=flange%20bolt&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=iw). Example

I want decent automotive grade flange bolts for my engine, as the nobs at Bussey have caught a bad case of cunt disease and refuse to go look out the back without a part number. Apparently "25mm M10 Hex Flange Bolt" is beyond their ability to find, but they can get me the 35mm version as I know the Finnis Code! Basically, the bolt I'm after is for the PAS bracket (I need 6), and has a Flat top like a giant screw, but is flanged. They stopped making them, so I need an equivelient Hex bolt instead. Mr Rainbird pointed me to a hardware store that took one look at my bolt i was clutching and said no, but offered lots of cheap normal-style-bolt alternatives that look like they'd warp/weld/melt at the sight of a stage 2 T3 turbo coming onto boost.

It doesn't stop there, i want new bolts for the whole thing really, and the gearbox. Why Ford decided to discontinue bolts i'll never know. I'm royally fucked off with the general rudeness and unhelpful nature of Bussey parts desk, and sick of teaching them how to find parts in their own Microcat system!!! 

Rant over 


Surely there's a proper "engine bolts" place in merry norfolk? I noticed Gavin's escort engine was sporting shiny new bolts in the pictures he posted.....

[Emblem]

http://www.yell.com/b/Westgate+Fastenings-Nuts+and+Bolts-Lowestoft-NR321UQ-6117555/index.html

Should be able to sort you out, been there a few times, good stuff. Rebuilt my honda engine before, got all bots from there, left hand threads, special sizes etc etc.

Worth a phone call..............

[Fireball]

legend, cheers geeza 

[RST-Steve]

Sounds like you've had a right time there Steve!! Never bought anything from Bussey's so can't comment on them myself, but i've never have an issue like that @ Pertwees............ sounds like the guys at Busseys were more interested in their tea break!! 

[NathR]

Any nut and bolt type place should be able to sort you out.  we get all our work supplies from a place in town (Dereham) 'Norfolk Fasteners' who either have in stock or can get anything, in any material.

To be fair I wouldn't expect any dealership to just be able to find a bolt to your spec that doesn't match upto a part number. 

There must be a similar place local to you who would be most hopefull!

[Fireball]

i'm in dereham quite a bit as the missus lives there so ill pay that place a visit! failing that, ill  go where craig suggested

[NathR]

Its down Rashes Green mate, just before Dereham Coachways.   

[Fireball]

Its down Rashes Green mate, just before Dereham Coachways.   

Nice one nath cheers. found their web site and all that. Only open mon-friday tho so might have to pop in on a day off