Loverobot Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 How do I knwo if my chassis is metric or imperial? 1.6 k 2001 superlight? TIA
Loverobot Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 ok thanks does that mean that the size is calc'd imperial - will the fixings be still metric for example?
CharlesElliott Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Fixings are metric on a metric chassis (that's really what a 'metric' chassis is), imperial on imperial. Edited by - CharlesElliott on 17 Mar 2011 12:09:07
Loverobot Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 ☹️ i guess i need to buy some imperial spanners then!
Sheds Moderator Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 It's hardly a big deal, a decent set of AF spanners and sockets is only a few quid. While you are at it, get a box of mixed UNF fasteners so that when you have a rusty or lost nut and bolt you don't tear your hair out, you just replace it.
James_Russell Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I always use Metric tools on my imperial car all the time- The only imperial tool i have is a 3/8" hex bit for the upper front damper mounting.
Irrelevant Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I always use Metric tools on my imperial car all the time- The only imperial tool i have is a 3/8" hex bit for the upper front damper mounting. Good luck with the lower damper mount bolt when you need to change a damper then
James_Russell Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Live axle and trunnions for me so no problem there Fair point though!
Loverobot Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 Not a huge deal agreed but a shame when I have lots and lots of decent metric stuff neatly set out in my roller cabs! No room for another set os spanners x 2 and sockets Good excuse for another toolchest I guess! Thanks
Sheds Moderator Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I'm in Leeds, so if you ever get stuck for imperial tools or fastenings give me a call. I have tools to cobble dogs even if they are hidden in a loft. (Long story). I know which end of a spanner to hold too.
Jason Plato Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 as I recall the only imperial bolts are the front and rear damper Allen bolts and the top front damper bolts 1/2" ??
Z3MCJez Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 Quoting CharlesElliott: Fixings are metric on a metric chassis (that's really what a 'metric' chassis is), imperial on imperial. Well, apart from the imperial fixings that are on the metric chassis, anyway! The one that springs to mind is the engine mount to engine rubber, which is an imperial allen key job ... Jez
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