I managed to strip a grab handle bolt while troubleshooting a clogged sunroof drain tube. Anyone know the bolt size? I can always stare and compare or dive deep into the Partsouq bowels, but figured I'd ask just in case. 
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M6I managed to strip a grab handle bolt while troubleshooting a clogged sunroof drain tube. Anyone know the bolt size? I can always stare and compare or dive deep into the Partsouq bowels, but figured I'd ask just in case.
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Ty!
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
I'd recommend investing in a metric thread pitch gauge, they're very handy. I've had mine since I was an apprentice machinist and I use mine almost daily. I have this one, but any similar one will work just fine:
FWIW, I hate those screwdriver slotted screws in the grab handles, and every other load bearing application. The last two numbers in the part number are the length, in millmeters.
They get stuck because the threads get overbent when the load is applied to them. I'd replace the OEM screws with Allen or Torx head, socket head cap screws, and never have to worry about stripping them again. No one but you will ever know.
FWIW, I hate those screwdriver slotted screws in the grab handles, and every other load bearing application. The last two numbers in the part number are the length, in millmeters.
They get stuck because the threads get overbent when the load is applied to them. I'd replace the OEM screws with Allen or Torx head, socket head cap screws, and never have to worry about stripping them again. No one but you will ever know.
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Excellent! I learned something today, and it's only 8:30.
Definitely will pick up that thread pitch gauge.
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
If you're not careful, you learn something new every day.
I hate it when that happens!!
