10-18-2020, 03:04 PM | #1 |
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Lost bolt for securing M6 transmission cooler line
Hi everyone, yesterday I did a manual transmission fluid flush on my ZLE. To fit a ratchet onto the fill plug, you have to unclip the the transmission cooler line to get enough clearance, or unbolt the retaining bracket from the transmission. I did the latter.
Unfortunately I forgot to put the bolt back and I lost it! The transmission cooler line isn't fully secured now so I don't want to drive the car much until I can get it clamped back down. Anyone know the part number for this or could tell me what size bolt it is so I can just get a replacement from my local hardware store? I was unable to locate the assembly by browsing on gmpartsdirect.com. It is pretty small, hex head, and didn't require much effort to loosen since it doesn't hold much.
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10-25-2020, 03:37 AM | #2 |
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Bought some random bolts from the hardware store to try them. It's an M10 <edit: M6>, but not sure of the correct length or what grade to get.
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10-26-2020, 10:48 AM | #3 |
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do you have a pic of the location?
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11-01-2020, 09:12 PM | #4 |
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No, but it is right above the fill plug on the transmission.
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11-01-2020, 09:16 PM | #5 |
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I can confirm that a replacement bolt M10-1 20mm does fit nicely. I got standard 10.9 class steel but maybe I should replace with something else that may have better corrosion resistance in the aluminum transmission housing.
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11-01-2020, 11:15 PM | #6 |
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Chevy probably has it for 2 bucks. OEM bolts are always preferred...
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11-02-2020, 12:40 PM | #7 |
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I couldn't find the part number online. I doubt the dealer stocks such a random non-consumable part but I could try.
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11-02-2020, 12:48 PM | #8 |
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hit up matt from wildhammer he always been good at finding oem part #s and random parts for me!
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11-02-2020, 01:22 PM | #9 |
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My point is these are new cars - every part is available at the dealership and currently, all very cheap since in production. It may take 48 hours for you...count yourself lucky - my last order took 6 weeks (to Germany).
I've used Superior Chevrolet in Kansas City for 15 years...Chris May figures it out every time. Ships overseas too. No trips to Ace hardware should be required.
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11-02-2020, 02:12 PM | #10 |
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It appears to be Item # 6, 19352502, lists for ~ $3.50
This is for a ZL1, but they should be the same. If you're not comfortable, send me a PM with your VIN and I can verify
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11-03-2020, 06:35 PM | #11 |
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Thank you! That looks like the part based on the drawing. I could not locate this drawing on gmpartsdirect.com.
Will PM you my VIN, thank you!
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11-04-2020, 09:39 AM | #12 |
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it's the same bolt
Funny thing i did not know.........your color is called 'pull me over red' on the attributes table
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11-04-2020, 05:11 PM | #13 |
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next time try to use a 2" extension. i managed to squeeze it in there without removing any lines, but it was a pretty tight fit. had to use a slim breaker bar. with a 1.75" extension you could probably use a proper torque wrench.
thank you for doing the digging and reporting back on the correct size bolt. |
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