i was working on my Z6 distributor today and i have 2 questions

1. i didnt have the coil to cap spring so i used one from a pen, will this work? can i get the right spring seperate?

2. what size are the bolts that hold it to the block

thanks

 

1. i didnt have the coil to cap spring so i used one from a pen, will this work? can i get the right spring seperate?

i have seen worse macgyver'd ****, it should if the correct height was achieved. let us know.

2. what size are the bolts that hold it to the block.

the head size is 12mm the thread pitch if i remember, is 8mm x 1.25