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Old 05-19-2017, 10:34 PM
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Hey guys anyone have the info on the bolts for the oil pickup tube to oil pump? I have misplaced mine and none of my books have the lenth and pitch, they just say 10mm (obviously). Any help would be appreciated thanks.
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M6. x 1.0 if I remember right. Not sure on length, probalby whatever the flange thickness is + 15mm or so.
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They were suprisingry long.
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OE part number is 9979-40-640

Given normal Mazda part numbering (last 4 digits) for vanilla coarse JIS flange bolts, this would indicate an M6 x 40mm bolt, with the default 1.0 pitch.
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Qty 2: M6X1.0 - 35mm
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Thank you so much everyone for the awesome replies. I appreciate it! Headed to the hardware store now.
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Originally Posted by afm
OE part number is 9979-40-640

Given normal Mazda part numbering (last 4 digits) for vanilla coarse JIS flange bolts, this would indicate an M6 x 40mm bolt, with the default 1.0 pitch.
wow had no clue that's how Mazda did it. I had that part number but had no clue you could use it in that way! Thanks for your input!
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Originally Posted by mauisurf2003
wow had no clue that's how Mazda did it. I had that part number but had no clue you could use it in that way! Thanks for your input!
Yup, it's pretty handy. Since I have two new Mazda oil pickup bolts in the bag, I also measured them. I can confirm that they are M6 x 40mm.

A new oil pickup tube is surprisingly cheap from Mazda, too. Made me feel warm and fuzzy to use a brand new one.
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