Where is a good source for metric hardware?

Kirk,

Per E**a:

N 090 173 3 at the VW dealer.

M7x1.25x13

DZ


Okay - here's a challenge: Find me an M7x1.5 about 20mm long.

No, that pitch dimension is not a mistake. Machine screw, socket head, whatever. I'm not picky on that front.

I have a stooopid vehicle speed sensor hold-down in the Golf's gearbox, the first couple of threads of which are AWOL. And it's in the car, of course.

K
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Thanks, E**a Guy. :)

The problem is that the first couple threads are bungled up. There's plenty of extra depth in the blind hole but I can't quite get the short, stock screw to catch. The 'box is in the car and i'm not particularly excited about trying anything that requires drilling/tapping with it in place.

Oh, well. It's going to be a goat rope.

K
 
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Any modern machine shop or someone with a decent lathe should be able to chase some threads on a piece of rod and make you a piece of threaded rod or short stud. I'd make it 7X1.25 on the one end and 1/4-20 on the other. Loctite the 7mm end into the tranny and use a common nut to hold the sensor in.
 
Try www.mcmaster.com they are located in Atlanta and have a very wide assortment of stainless steel, and steel metric hardware. If you don't see the actual size/thread you want, that does not mean they do not have it...call and inquire. I get things the next day when ordering before 4pm cen. Chuck
 
hey check out your local fastenal branch i work for them and we carry a large line of metric in the gr 10.9 but make sure when you go in you ask them to check for a bulk number all of our fasteners come with 2 numbers one is a pre packaged and one is a bulk the bulk can be ordered in in small quantities but in most cases they must be ordered and most of the time are available within 48 hours but prolly sooner since we have a dist. center in your area. if you really run into a pinch give me a call between 7:30 and 5 at 440-992-0242 my name is Bob Jones and i can hook you up with a local branch and the correct part numbers.
 
Kirk,

Per E**a:

N 090 173 3 at the VW dealer.

M7x1.25x13

DZ
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Oh (as they say) SNAP! I totally forgot to tell Dave that his solution saved my M7x1.25 bacon! That part worked perfectly and my local dealer parts desk guys think you are like some kind of ETKA savant.

You rock.

K
 
I ended up buying from Fastenal like bunnylvr suggested. It has taken about 10 days to get everything but I had some pretty odd ball sizes that I could not find anywhere else and they had to get them from different warehouses across the country. The ability to order small quantities online and simply pick them up at the local store (< 5mi) is great.

There were two sizes and grades where the only people that carried them in small quantities ($15 min) was AAA Metric Supply.

Thanks for all your help guys.
 
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