Whats the lambda thread size?

ping · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:04 pm Post subject: Whats the lambda thread size?

Is it m18 x 1.5? I need to either make a nut or buy one from somewhere?

ElusiveStranger · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:01 pm Post subject:

Yup it is according to this:
http://www.vwkd.co.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?t=3435&highlight=thread
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13 window deluxe · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:26 am Post subject:

think most are m18x1.5 thats what vw use i bought a nut from local bolt place but had to cut it in half as it was to wide. try a local hydraulic place large metric fine threads are common with those
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paul_f · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:18 pm Post subject:

I was told beetle steering wheel nuts are the same size

ping · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:26 am Post subject:

I can confirm its m18 x 1.5. I used a m16 nut that i drilled and tapped to suit.