WTB one thrustrod, 4 of its original m8 bolts and original m8 bolts that hold the rear bumper and underriders

[eriknetherlands]

In search of a few items to complete the rear end of my car.

I have one thrust rod (item #12 in drawing) with a dent. Looking for a replacement +4 original m8 bolts that attach the front side to the body (item # 13- I need 2 for left and 2 for right)

Also looking for bolt for the rear bumper. I have an EU model, so perhaps US models used different hardware.
In total the rear bumper has 6 m8 bolts, the under riders each have 1, so 8 in total. Item number 5 in the attached image. M8x20 according the partsbooks.

Looking for a set of 8 and a set of 4 of a matching brand.
Used are in our e9's, among others; Greaka, Verbus, KHS.

 

[nathanegger]

Hello did you find the rear bolts?

 

[eriknetherlands]

@nathanegger Nope! If you have bolts, then I'm interested! If you have them, I'd like to see a picture of the head stamping.

 

[TomHom]

Hi Erik,
only recently these galvanised screws where available with Würth.
Now they disappeared due to EU environmental regulations.
If I would offer these screws here they would be gone in a minute. But I will try to locate some for you.
Same with the "Schubstrebe", this is NOS.
I am pretty sure to find one for you!
Thomas

 

[TomHom]

....and note: screw position "8" should be of strength category 12.9!

 

[stphers]

Is it just bolts that you want? no washers? so, it is 8 of M8 X 20 and what size are the other 4 ? I probably have all the bolts that you need. Cleaned and plated zinc yellow I save up nuts and bolts as I wreck some stuff and save from jobs, then I go through a couple of cleaning processes and then get a whole bunch plated when I have enough to do let me know the other size and I will check at the shop later today

Thanks, Rick

 

[Ohmess]

Belmetric has black oxide, brand not stated, but I've bought a bunch of stuff from them and their quality has always been great: https://belmetric.com/m8-coarse-din-933-hex-bolts-12-9/?sku=BHH8X20BLK

 

[eriknetherlands]

@TomHom ; The bolts I am searching for are the original installed ones, meaning the ones that came from the factory. I know that I can buy new bolts, but it is originality that I am after. And the tell tale for me is having the correct head stamping (brands) on the bolts.

@stphers : that would be great. Yes, the 12 bolts I am looking for are 8mm thread, normal pitch, 20 mm thread length. Washers are not needed, as new washers aren't any different then old, replated washers.... (i do draw a line somewhere...) As mentioned I'd like to have them with the brand stamped on the head, like: FHS, DERA, Thyssen, FBA, KAMAX, Greaka, Verbus or KHS.

When disassembling my left door, i also noticed i was missing 1 M6x12 hex head bolt - if you have one with the above brands on the head I'm interested as well

 

[stphers]

I should have that as well

 

[TomHom]

... the bolts which I take off from my '72 E9s are so rusted, I might reuse them but the stamps are gone!

 

[stphers]

I can't believe that I don't have 8 of the same brand 8 X 20 in all of what I have I do have 10 Kamex 8 X 25 if you want them ( all 8.8 ) I can look for 2 more and I should have the 6mm bolt Let me know

Thanks, Rick

 

[eriknetherlands]

@stphers Great!
The 10 pcs Kamax 8x25 will do just fine. I'll shorten them if needed. if you happen to have 2 more, and /or the M6 then I'll take them as well. I can also shorten a longer M6. If not other option, then I'll just mix the brands.
Erik.

 

[eriknetherlands]

@TomHom ; If you happen to have or come across a schubstrebe (thrust rod) then I'm interested. I will likely have them zinced+powder coated anyway, so used is fine. I think that Rick has all of the bolts I need, so I'm probably covered there.

 

[stphers]

OK I should be able to find a couple more Let me know your address and you can just pay the shipping and make a small donation to the forum and they are yours

Thanks, Rick

 

[Ohmess]

Are you planning to use 8.8s in places where BMW specified 12.9s?

 

[eriknetherlands]

Nop. My uni teacher would come knocking at my door and rightfully Sharpie away my engineering degree title from my business cards.

The 12.9 bolts that @TomHom mentioned are the 4 M6×70 or 80mm that hold the rubber damper at the side of the rear subframe to body mount.
I reinstalled my originals there, after having them rezinced.