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starb0y · 02-21-2006, 04:16 AM

Pivot bolt fell out the other day, was wondering what/if the KA pivot bolt will work or another interchanable bolt i could throw in there.

-usmd-180sx · 02-21-2006, 05:07 AM

only way to find out is to try. But I recommend sizing up the bolts and try each others threading patterns out before doing it in the engine bay first. Good Luck

**Phlip** · 02-21-2006, 06:02 AM

I wouldn't suggest it, when I broke one a couple years back and kept breaking, I went to the dealer and bought all they had in stock (granted, that was only 3, 2 of which broke) and haven't had to get another since.

**mrmephistopheles** · 02-21-2006, 03:37 PM

go to the dealer.

starb0y · 02-22-2006, 08:54 PM

went to dealer, and of course they dont have a sr20 pivot bolt they do have KAs and all that stuff. Does anyone know if any are interchanable?

gotta240 · 02-22-2006, 10:06 PM

this should be simple...

Go find another bolt(maybe the upper alt bolt) that threads into the whole where you need the bolt.

WHen you find one that threads into it, take it to the hardware or automotive store and get a GRADE 8 bolt(totally overkill) of the proper length.... thats all you have to do....thats what i did with my ka, and it worked well.

If the bolt is a lil to long, just use washers....its cake.

02-21-2006, 04:16 AM	#1
starb0y Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Alternator Pivot Bolt Pivot bolt fell out the other day, was wondering what/if the KA pivot bolt will work or another interchanable bolt i could throw in there.

02-21-2006, 06:02 AM	#3
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I wouldn't suggest it, when I broke one a couple years back and kept breaking, I went to the dealer and bought all they had in stock (granted, that was only 3, 2 of which broke) and haven't had to get another since. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

02-21-2006, 05:07 AM	#2
-usmd-180sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA- San Jose Posts: 649 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	only way to find out is to try. But I recommend sizing up the bolts and try each others threading patterns out before doing it in the engine bay first. Good Luck

02-22-2006, 08:54 PM	#5
starb0y Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	went to dealer, and of course they dont have a sr20 pivot bolt they do have KAs and all that stuff. Does anyone know if any are interchanable?

02-22-2006, 10:06 PM	#6
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	this should be simple... Go find another bolt(maybe the upper alt bolt) that threads into the whole where you need the bolt. WHen you find one that threads into it, take it to the hardware or automotive store and get a GRADE 8 bolt(totally overkill) of the proper length.... thats all you have to do....thats what i did with my ka, and it worked well. If the bolt is a lil to long, just use washers....its cake.