Group Buy of NEW CIH Head Bolts (Thread Closed, go to New Thread)

kwilford · 07-08-2005

I found a fellow in the UK that sells new, aftermarket head bolts. He has 100 (one hundred!) sets of head bolts for the CIH-Six from the Opel Omega. Each set has 14 bolts (7 long and 7 short) versus the 10 we need for our CIH-Four. They are the correct triple-square, Grade 10.9 OEM-style head bolts, versus the less desirable Allen-head, Grade 8.8 (one or two torques and throw them away) versions. He was asking £14.99 (about $30 USD) plus shipping for each set on a Buy It Now (they're on eBay.UK, at http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT)

I don't believe they are readily available anymore, although the OEM bolts can be used many times before they are susceptible to stretch. He is getting me a price for a Group Buy, of at least 10 sets. That is enough bolts for 14 engines. I would like to know if there is any interest in these bolts. The price should be no more than $20 USD for the required 10 bolts, plus shipping. And that is the real wrinkle, as shipping can be steep on items from the UK. If you have any suggestions of the "best" way to ship, please let me know.

One way to cut costs further would be for one of our Brit members to act as a go-between to eliminate the secondary shipping cost (Canada to the US is also a bit pricey). I would be willing to front the cost to expedite the process, so long as I don't lose my shirt.

Please respond if you think this has merit, if you are interested, and if you have ideas for shipping. And if you speak with a funny accent and have the time to become a bolt warehouse.

TIA

To make it easier for me to track what folks want, please fill in your order using the "poll" choices above. If you want to see what others have ordered, just click on the "number" in one of the poll selections

petrieopel · 07-08-2005

I would purchase 1 set.
Trent

opelgt73 · 07-08-2005

I would take a set.

I can't imagine a few sets of bolts would be that much to ship though.

soybean · 07-08-2005

Keith, Put me down for 1 set, and let us know where to send the money to. Baz, would you like to act as a go-between? Thanks, Jarrell

GTJIM · 07-09-2005

..96 sets left!
I have dealt with these guys before and they have my recommendation.
Thanks for the link Keith.

rallye73 · 07-09-2005

:Lurk mode off:

I would take two sets

:Lurk mode on:

GOLDOPELGTS · 07-09-2005

I'll take 2 sets.

Ron

spdkilz02 · 07-09-2005

ill take 1 set
just let me know who to send money to

bosco · 07-09-2005

I would like one set.
As with the others, please let me know when and where to send the money.
Thanks

Partimer · 07-09-2005

I can use a set, so where should I send the money?
Thanks
Lee

opelwasp · 07-09-2005

put me down for a set.

Mike Preble · 07-09-2005

I could use a set, also. Just tell us where to send money. I know there are a few of us that fly back and forth to England. Maybe one could carry them back for us? Just a thought.
Thanks, Mike

N61WP · 07-09-2005

One for me. Just in case....
James

BQS4 · 07-09-2005

I'm in for two sets!!!!

nobody · 07-09-2005

I'll go for 2 as well.

lgladdis · 07-09-2005

Keith, your BC neighbour would like in for one set please.

Lonnie

neuropel · 07-09-2005

I'd take two sets.

kwilford · 07-09-2005

Originally Posted by GTJIM

..96 sets left!
I have dealt with these guys before and they have my recommendation.
Thanks for the link Keith.

... and Jim "swoops" in and buys four sets. Hmm, that is enough for 5.6 engines. Are you doing part of an engine Jim?
Of course you are welcome to buy these directly. But I saw a couple sets sell through the regular auction process for £4.99 (about $10 USD) and he says he will give a substantial discount on a bigger order. Jim, did you get a break in the price?

GTJIM · 07-09-2005

Originally Posted by kwilford

... and Jim "swoops" in and buys four sets. Hmm, that is enough for 5.6 engines. Are you doing part of an engine Jim?

3.0 CIH six cylinder motors use up a complete set Keith ......... MONZA!!

lf62dsp · 07-09-2005

I'll take a set

Lee Frisvold
73GT 2.4 SM2 longtime autocrosser

RallyBob · 07-09-2005

I'm up for 4 sets.

Bob

Mike Preble · 07-09-2005

JMTCW
Why don't we set up a date to come up with a final number. Contact the seller and see what kind of group buy price we can come up with and put a deadline on payment + shipping cost to the States. Then we can get our money to a designated "volunteer" and get this show on the road. I am not in a great hurry for the bolts but at least I can have a date to work with. I know that if I don't have some timeline then I put things on the back burner and they become less important.
Thanks, Mike

madhatterpdc · 07-09-2005

2 Sets here

72GT · 07-09-2005

I would like 2 sets.

dmillett · 07-09-2005

I would like a set.
Dwight

View Poll Results: Do you want to buy a set of NEW CIH Head Bolts?
No Thanks	3	6.00%
Yes, one set of ten please	25	50.00%
Yes, two sets of ten please	16	32.00%
Yes, three sets of ten please	2	4.00%
Yes, four sets of ten please	3	6.00%
Yes, five sets or more of ten please (I'll contact to confirm number)	0	0%
CIH-Six Owners: Yes, one set of 14 please	0	0%
CIH-Six Owners: Yes, two sets of 14 please	0	0%
CIH-Six Owners: Yes, three sets of 14 please	1	2.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

07-08-2005	#2 (permalink)
petrieopel Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 255	head bolts I would purchase 1 set. Trent

07-08-2005	#3 (permalink)
opelgt73 crazy opeler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 568	I would take a set. I can't imagine a few sets of bolts would be that much to ship though. __________________ Chris Indianapolis, Indiana

07-08-2005	#4 (permalink)
soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	Keith, Put me down for 1 set, and let us know where to send the money to. Baz, would you like to act as a go-between? Thanks, Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

07-09-2005	#5 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686	Buy Now! ..96 sets left! I have dealt with these guys before and they have my recommendation. Thanks for the link Keith. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

07-09-2005	#6 (permalink)
rallye73 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 164	:Lurk mode off: I would take two sets :Lurk mode on: __________________ Ka mate! Ka ora!

07-09-2005	#7 (permalink)
GOLDOPELGTS Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Chester, Ohio 45069 Posts: 20	I'll take 2 sets. Ron

07-09-2005	#8 (permalink)
spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,734	ill take 1 set just let me know who to send money to

07-09-2005	#9 (permalink)
bosco Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 494	I would like one set. As with the others, please let me know when and where to send the money. Thanks __________________ Next stop the Twilight Zone..... 1973 Opel GT 1977 Datsun 280Z Previously: 1971 Opel GT 1973 Opel Manta

07-09-2005	#10 (permalink)
Partimer Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: West Texas Posts: 6	I can use a set, so where should I send the money? Thanks Lee

07-09-2005	#11 (permalink)
opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596	put me down for a set. __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

07-09-2005	#12 (permalink)
Mike Preble Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 368	I could use a set, also. Just tell us where to send money. I know there are a few of us that fly back and forth to England. Maybe one could carry them back for us? Just a thought. Thanks, Mike

07-09-2005	#13 (permalink)
N61WP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 564 Real Name: James	One for me. Just in case.... James __________________ "If you have complete control of the car, you're not going fast enough". PARNELLI JONES 1966

07-09-2005	#14 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene	I'm in for two sets!!!! __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

07-09-2005	#15 (permalink)
nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873	I'll go for 2 as well.

07-09-2005	#17 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	I'd take two sets. __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

07-09-2005	#16 (permalink)
lgladdis Opeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Trail, BC, Canada Posts: 58	yes to bolts Keith, your BC neighbour would like in for one set please. Lonnie

07-09-2005	#20 (permalink)
lf62dsp Opeler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 39	I'll take a set Lee Frisvold 73GT 2.4 SM2 longtime autocrosser

07-09-2005	#22 (permalink)
Mike Preble Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 368	JMTCW Why don't we set up a date to come up with a final number. Contact the seller and see what kind of group buy price we can come up with and put a deadline on payment + shipping cost to the States. Then we can get our money to a designated "volunteer" and get this show on the road. I am not in a great hurry for the bolts but at least I can have a date to work with. I know that if I don't have some timeline then I put things on the back burner and they become less important. Thanks, Mike

07-09-2005	#23 (permalink)
madhatterpdc 1450 Seeker... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cape Cod, Mass Posts: 631	2 Sets here __________________ Keep it Blitzed

07-09-2005	#24 (permalink)
72GT rust + magic = gold! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: . Posts: 226	I would like 2 sets.

07-09-2005	#25 (permalink)
dmillett Opeler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 39	I would like a set. Dwight

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