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Originally Posted by vtl
Got the bolts today from Waverley BMW. Was $46.96 for the 8 bolts.
Its a T60 M12x1.5 threaded bolt. Can't see why these have to be replaced though. The ISTA documentation says they're 120nm so they're not torque to yield. Might be because they are red loctited?
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If they're loctited that's probably why (the bolts may 'twist' and be fatigued when removing them, then if you were to reuse them they could snap when torquing them up)
Having said that you would think 12mm bolts at 120nm should be OK to reuse...
They kinda look like a generic bolt, I dare say you could have gone to a bolt specialist and got the same bolt for a cheaper price... (I paid big $ for my half shaft and drive shaft bolts also though as i didnt want to stuff around chasing bolt suppliers)
G/L with the swap Vince, how long do you reckon its going to take you? Shame I didn't live close by would love to give you a hand!