Source for these screws?

[mbmb]

I'm looking for metric "3,9 X 13" ovalhead sheet-metal screws. By my math, that'd work out to a #7 X 1/2" U.S.-size screw.

Any thoughts for finding such screws in either metric or U.S. size?

Thanks,
Mark.

 

[sstruckguy]

I manage a GM and a Ford dealership parts department. The metric size is something I have never seen. The U.S / SAE sizing is still in-between the common sizing. If it is truly a sheet metal screw, a small bump up to a #8 will be a wise and simple find at your local hardware store

 

[Friartuck]

Try MSC Fastener near Pittsburgh, PA or Gardner-Westcott in MI. And as always, McMaster-Carr.

 

[mbmb]

I manage a GM and a Ford dealership parts department. The metric size is something I have never seen. The U.S / SAE sizing is still in-between the common sizing. If it is truly a sheet metal screw, a small bump up to a #8 will be a wise and simple find at your local hardware store

It's a Porsche 928 part. My usual Porsche parts house doesn't have 'em.

 

[gatchel]

I would check here:

http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/leftnavi/products/hardware/hardware.html

We used to use them for a race shop I used to work for. (BMW's)

 

[Gary S]

Screws=hardware
Have you tried a hardware store?
I have #7 x1 and #7 x1/2" here that came from Ace Hardware.

 

[Chatam/Garage]

I needed some odd sized screws for the sides of the carbs on a Yamaha motorcycle one time and used these guys. They were metric and were stainless steel too. We have one here in my town so let me know if you should need any help.

GO TO: http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex

 

[mhulbrock]

http://www.mcmaster.com

 

[mbmb]

No joy at Wurth, McMaster or Fastenal—no oval-heads in #7.

I haven't seen oval-head sheet-metal screws at the hardware store, but I'll look more closely.

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Stuart in MN]

It's a Porsche 928 part. My usual Porsche parts house doesn't have 'em.

Is this an aftermarket place like Pelican Parts? Have you tried a Porsche dealership? If they're still in the parts system I can't imagine they'd cost that much.

 

[sam 8]

Just another place to try, Olander Fasteners in Sacramento, Ca.

They have had some really oddball stuff when I needed metric screws for a project.

 

[Blackend]

Mainland Bolt - they're down in Texas City on the coast so local to you. Ask for Neal. PM me if you want his email address

http://www.mainlandboltsupply.com/

 

[Stuart in MN]

I just saw this site mentioned on another site: http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/default.asp They have a lot of OEM replacement trim clips, screws, etc. I don't see Porsche mentioned but they have VW, Mercedes and BMW - there may be something in there that's close enough.

 

[mbmb]

Aha. M4.2 oval head torx self-tapping screws. That might do the trick, thanks.

 

[JamieK]

Go to your local Mercedes dealer and order part # N000000-000453. This is for a 3.9 x 13 oval head sheet metal screw with cross-type slot in a galvanic chromium plating. MSRP $1 each, but your dealer may charge more. Plenty in stock in the US.

Jamie

 

[mbmb]

That's good. Thanks.

Is there an online MBZ parts catalog?