S3 Heater valve part missing

PostPost by: CG901 » Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:14 am

While installing the twin cam in my s3 coupe, I noticed the bolt that holds the temperature cable in the control unit on the head was missing.
I have checked all the parts sources but it seems being such a miscellaneous part, it is not stocked.
Can anybody tell me where to source or how to fabricate a suitable substitute? Here is a diagram of the bolt with green arrow. Thank you.
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PostPost by: Concrete-crusher » Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:03 am

Try looking on ebay under pinch bolts as used on bike brakes

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PostPost by: lotusfan » Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:18 am

If you just need the screw it is 10-32 UNF but if you need the solderless nipple as well e-bay or a bike shop as Steve said is the way to go.
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PostPost by: Mazzini » Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:54 am

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PostPost by: CG901 » Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:28 pm

Thank you all. I have I one on order!
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PostPost by: billwill » Sat Aug 26, 2017 6:07 pm

It looks as if a bicycle brake nipple would do the job.
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