DIY Engine Dress-Up Bolt Kit on a Budget
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DIY Engine Dress-Up Bolt Kit on a Budget
All parts are from BoltDepot.
BoltDepot currently does not ship outside the USA. If you are in Canada, Allens Fasteners ships to Canada, but you can order these bolts from any online retailer. I won't be doing the legwork to find part numbers there but bolt size, thread spacing, and bolt length are included on all of the information I posted below. You can order bolts from anywhere you please, all you need are the measurements!
I would recommend high-temperature anti-sieze of some sort. I used stuff rated to 1500* from NAPA
Fenders:
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Headlights:
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Radiator Tank
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Front Bumper
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Fuse Box
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
ACD Tank
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
Radiator Bracket
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
Radiator Fan
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
Power Steering Tank
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
Power Steering Line
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
A/C Line
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
Timing Belt Cover
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Valve Cover
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Spark Plug Cover
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Top of Engine & Boost Controller Mount
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Radiator Hose
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
If you want your engine bay to look exactly like the pictures above, here are the exact item numbers and quantities you need to order:
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
Total:
Grand Total: $16.72 + Shipping
(as of writing this)
I would order extras of stuff. It's dirt cheap and if you end up having to pay shipping again you will kick yourself (shipping is was $10 on my first $25 order and was $10 on my most recent $5 order). Order extras now and just have them on hand if you need them! There are many other bolts in the engine bay that you can replace, these are just the "main" ones that I did
Things I would order extras of (maybe 10 each? they cost next-to-nothing anyhow)
Special Features:
THIS KIT WILL NOT REPLACE:
BoltDepot currently does not ship outside the USA. If you are in Canada, Allens Fasteners ships to Canada, but you can order these bolts from any online retailer. I won't be doing the legwork to find part numbers there but bolt size, thread spacing, and bolt length are included on all of the information I posted below. You can order bolts from anywhere you please, all you need are the measurements!
I would recommend high-temperature anti-sieze of some sort. I used stuff rated to 1500* from NAPA
Fenders:
 |  |
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 6 | 16mm | Fenders | #6687 |
| 6 | #14 | Finishing Washers | #2941 |
Headlights:
 |  |
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 4 | 20mm | Headlights | #6688 |
| 4 | #14 | Finishing Washers | #2941 |
Radiator Tank
|
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 20mm | Radiator Tank | #6688 |
| 2 | #14 | Finishing Washers | #2941 |
Front Bumper
 |
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 16mm | Front Bumper | #6687 |
| 2 | #14 | Finishing Washers | #2941 |
Fuse Box
 |
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 16mm | Fuse Box | #6687 |
| 2 | #14 | Finishing Washers | #2941 |
ACD Tank
 |
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 25mm | ACD Tank | #6700 |
| 2 | 5/16" | Finishing Washers | #5579 |
Radiator Bracket
|
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 20mm | Radiator Bracket | #6699 |
| 2 | 5/16" | Finishing Washers | #5579 |
Radiator Fan
 |
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 25mm | Radiator Fan | #6700 |
| 2 | 5/16" | Finishing Washers | #5579 |
Power Steering Tank
 |
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 25mm | Power Steering Tank | #6700 |
| 2 | 5/16" | Finishing Washers | #5579 |
Power Steering Line
|
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 1 | 25mm | Power Steering Line | #6700 |
| 1 | 5/16" | Finishing Washers | #5579 |
A/C Line
 |
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 1 | 25mm | A/C Line | #6700 |
| 1 | 5/16" | Finishing Washers | #5579 |
Timing Belt Cover
 |
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 3 | 20mm | Timing Cover | #6419 |
| 3 | 6mm | Flat Washers | #4516 |
Valve Cover
 |
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 6 | 25mm | Valve Cover | #6420 |
| 6 | 6mm | Flat Washers | #4516 |
Spark Plug Cover
 |
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 4 | 12mm | Spark Plug Cover | #6417 |
| 4 | 6mm | Flat Washers | #4516 |
Top of Engine & Boost Controller Mount
 |
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 14mm | Top of Engine | #14996 |
| 1 | 12mm | My Boost Controller | #6417 |
| 3 | 6mm | Flat Washers | #4516 |
Radiator Hose
 |
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 12mm | Radiator Hose | #6417 |
| 2 | 6mm | Flat Washers | #4516 |
If you want your engine bay to look exactly like the pictures above, here are the exact item numbers and quantities you need to order:
Small Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 6 | 16mm | Fenders (Both Sides) | #6687 |
| 4 | 20mm | Headlights | #6688 |
| 2 | 16mm | Fusebox | #6687 |
| 2 | 20mm | Radiator Tank | #6688 |
| 2 | 16mm | Front Bumper | #6687 |
| 16 | #14 | Finishing Washers | #2941 |
Large Flat-Head Tapered Bolts (8mm x 1.25mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 2 | 25mm | ACD Tank | #6700 |
| 2 | 20mm | Radiator | #6699 |
| 1 | 25mm | A/C Line | #6700 |
| 2 | 25mm | P/S Tank | #6700 |
| 1 | 25mm | P/S Line | #6700 |
| 2 | 25mm | Radiator Fan) | #6700 |
| 10 | 5/16" | Finishing Washers | #5579 |
Small Socket-Cap Bolts (6mm x 1mm):
| Qty. | Size | Location | ID |
| 6 | 25mm | Valve Cover | #6420 |
| 2 | 14mm | Top of Engine | #14996 |
| 4 | 12mm | Spark Plug Cover | #6417 |
| 3 | 20mm | Timing Cover | #6419 |
| 2 | 12mm | Radiator Hose | #6417 |
| 1 | 12mm | My Boost Controller | #6417 |
| 18 | 6mm | Flat Washers | #4516 |
Total:
| Qty. | ID |
| 6x | #6688 |
| 10x | #6687 |
| 16x | #2941 |
| 8x | #6700 |
| 2x | #6699 |
| 10x | #5579 |
| 6x | #6420 |
| 2x | #14996 |
| 7x | #6417 |
| 3x | #6419 |
| 18x | #4516 |
(as of writing this)
I would order extras of stuff. It's dirt cheap and if you end up having to pay shipping again you will kick yourself (shipping is was $10 on my first $25 order and was $10 on my most recent $5 order). Order extras now and just have them on hand if you need them! There are many other bolts in the engine bay that you can replace, these are just the "main" ones that I did
Things I would order extras of (maybe 10 each? they cost next-to-nothing anyhow)
| Qty. | ID |
| 4x | #6688 |
| 6x | #6687 |
| 10x | #2941 |
| 4x | #6700 |
| 2x | #6699 |
| 6x | #5579 |
| 6x | #6420 |
| 6x | #14996 |
| 4x | #6417 |
| 16x | #4516 |
Special Features:
- If you wish to change the color of the bolts (I wouldn't recommend as the paint will be stripped / scraped off where the allen wrench sits) or the finishing washers / washers (these are the only things I'd paint), DupliColor MetalCast works great for that. G35 Driver did a good write-up on coloring with the DupliColor MetalCast
- You can replace any of the 6 valve cover bolts with the #6689 bolts and #14 finishing washers if you prefer that look
- [b]You should specify that you DO NOT WANT knurled bolts if you order the socket caps bolts listed for the valve cover / timing belt cover / etc. Knurled bolts have a texture around the head where-as smooth do not. If BoltDepot does not have smooth cap bolts in stock they will call you and discuss your options with you. This isn't mandatory, but smooth cap look much more professional and cleaner than knurled
THIS KIT WILL NOT REPLACE:
- The four bolts on the top of the front bumper (I'm missing some hardware so there's nothing to screw them into. You could also buy some #4776 or #4795 nuts to screw the 4 bolts into that you'd put there
- Grounding bolt just below the front of the fusebox. I'm not an electrician so i didn't replace this but I'm assuming there's no issue using a stainless steel bolt for this? I have extras that I'm going to replace it with later
- The two bolts holding the larger fan on the engine-bay side of the radiator. These bolts are threaded like wood screws and I'm guessing they screw directly into the plastic as opposed to being truly threaded
- Any of the bolts on the right side of the engine by the valve cover (cam angle sensor and whatever the hell else is over there)
- The bolt holding the throttle cable on the front of the valve cover (#6417) is recommended for that
Last edited by llDemonll; Nov 27, 2013 at 03:29 PM.
The website above doesn't ship international...
for Canada owners, I searched a lot and I think the best/cheapest choice is Ebay for the same socket head bolts.
edit: Also: http://www.allensfasteners.com
for Canada owners, I searched a lot and I think the best/cheapest choice is Ebay for the same socket head bolts.
edit: Also: http://www.allensfasteners.com
Last edited by domyz; Apr 18, 2013 at 09:43 AM.
Since this is an informative thread. Please add this information:
If you would like to add a little spruce of color, recommendation: Duplicolor MetalCast
Review: additional info
Nice write-up. I will be doing this shortly!
If you would like to add a little spruce of color, recommendation: Duplicolor MetalCast
Review: additional info
Nice write-up. I will be doing this shortly!
Last edited by NJ_evoIXgsr; Apr 18, 2013 at 09:29 AM.
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The website above doesn't ship international...
for Canada owners, I searched a lot and I think the best/cheapest choice is Ebay for the same socket head bolts.
edit: Also: http://www.allensfasteners.com
for Canada owners, I searched a lot and I think the best/cheapest choice is Ebay for the same socket head bolts.
edit: Also: http://www.allensfasteners.com
Since this is an informative thread. Please add this information:
If you would like to add a little spruce of color, recommendation: Duplicolor MetalCast
Review: additional info
Nice write-up. I will be doing this shortly!
If you would like to add a little spruce of color, recommendation: Duplicolor MetalCast
Review: additional info
Nice write-up. I will be doing this shortly!
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The website above doesn't ship international...
for Canada owners, I searched a lot and I think the best/cheapest choice is Ebay for the same socket head bolts.
edit: Also: http://www.allensfasteners.com
for Canada owners, I searched a lot and I think the best/cheapest choice is Ebay for the same socket head bolts.
edit: Also: http://www.allensfasteners.com
did a little searching as well and ebay does look like the cheapest method
