Random question - AHU engine mount bolts

[monkey magic]

As the title says, bit of a random question, but:

I am fitting an AHU into a vanagon in place of a JX, and cant figure out what size bolt to use in the right hand side engine mount. The 4 in the left mount are M8, but the 3 in the right, according to the local VW stealership, are M10 x1.5. I've tried M10 x 1.5 and i've tried M10 x 1, neither are any good. Do I just need to run a tap in my dirty threads, or are they some random size, or m10x1.25 ??..

Any help appreciated, save me buying the wrong size tap!,

Cheers  

[ChopSauce]

Is the AHU engine case special in any way beyond being marked "*AHU*"?!.

I think 10x1.5 - but this is (almost) pure guess.

Any pics so I can be sure what you're writing about ?

[monkey magic]

Hi there,

no, it should be fairly standard. I expect it has the same threads as 1Z, AAZ, JX etc. It's a JX mount i'm trying to bolt to it anyway.

I presume these bolt holes arent used when the engine is in a (rabbit?) golf, so this is maybe why the holes are gunked up. Probably is m10x1.5 as you say, was just hoping to have it confirmed before I buy a tap to clean the threads up with.

I'll try and post up a pic this evening when i get home.

Cheers,

Monkey Phil

[fairweather]

My van is up on stands for awhile so I can pull one of those bolts and take in into town today. I'll let you know what size it is when I get back.

[fairweather]

I think 10x1.5 - but this is (almost) pure guess.

This be it, good guess!

Just to confirm this is the bracket between the oil filter and the AC/Alt.

[monkey magic]

yes, thats the bracket i'm thinking of.

Thanks for that guys, thats now one less thing between me and a working van.

Cheers for the help with a random question  :oops: