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Nut and bolt sizes and pitches for various things?

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#1 ·
As are most of the CRV's on here, mine has rust here and there.

Under the bonnet, it tends to be the nut and bolts holding things in that are looking worse for wear.
Each time I fix/service/replace anything it's a gamble if they are going to come out, shear off or round off.

I'd like to start swapping them all out when I do these jobs. Or just do it all in an afternoon to save future headaches for me and the garage.

I did have a search around and didn't come up with much. Is there a sticky thread or good resource to find out sizing/pitch etc for things such as:
ERG filter
Throttle body
Battery tray
Ignition Coils
etc etc

I wondered if they tend to be a set of standard sizes or if there are a million variations.

Cheers
 
#3 ·
Not knowing the business models on your side of the Pond, does the UK have a big-box help-yourself type of hardware stores? Here in our side, big-box stores have templates of various sizes of nuts and bolts. These templates allow you to compare your original nut / bolt to a standard. Knowing the diameter / pitch / length of the bolt in question should make replacement quite easy.

Take your unknown bolt/bolts to one of these stores. Try them out on the template & write down those measurements. Also take note of what ever symbol is stamped on the top of your old bolt. Whatever new bolt you purchase MUST have the same information stamped on it. While some hardware items can be used on vehicles, some may not be suitable for auto use due to the stress / vibrations found in and around the engine compartment.

If in doubt about the hardware store item, take your measurements to an auto supply store. They should be able to match your old bolts to new bolts made to auto standards.

Good luck. Keep us posted as many other forum members participating in DIY procedures may need to replace that one nut / bolt that has dropped down into the inner depths of the engine compartment never to be seen again, but heard every time you go over a bump. :rolleyes: