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Vespa Cylinder Head Spacing Bolt & Nut 7mm

Vespa Cylinder Head Spacing Bolt & Nut 7mm

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Vespa Cylinder Head Spacing Bolt, Washer & Nut 7mm

Vespa Cylinder Head Spacing Bolt, Washer & Nut Kit (7mm), a quality replacement fixing set designed to secure the cylinder cooling cover and maintain correct spacing around the cylinder head.

This complete kit includes the 7mm spacing bolt, washer, and nut, providing everything required to correctly mount the cylinder cowl whilst maintaining the factory spacing between the cooling cover and cylinder head assembly.

Ideal for engine rebuilds, restorations, cooling system repairs, and replacing worn or missing hardware, this kit helps ensure proper cooling cover alignment and reliable engine cooling performance.


📦 What's Included?

  • 1 × 7mm cylinder head spacing bolt
  • 1 × Washer
  • 1 × Nut

Complete fixing kit for cylinder cover and cylinder head mounting applications.


🔧 Key Features

  • Complete bolt, washer, and nut set
  • 7mm cylinder head spacing bolt
  • Maintains correct cylinder cover spacing
  • Helps secure cooling cowls and shrouds
  • Durable and corrosion-resistant construction
  • Direct replacement for original hardware
  • Ideal for engine rebuilds and restorations
  • Suitable for a wide range of Vespa models

🛠️ Fitment

Suitable for a variety of Vespa engines including many:

  • Vespa PX
  • Vespa PE
  • Vespa T5
  • Vespa Sprint
  • Vespa Rally
  • Vespa Super

And other compatible Vespa engine applications using a 7mm cylinder head spacing bolt arrangement.

(Please check compatibility with your specific engine before ordering.)


⚙️ What Does the Cylinder Head Spacing Bolt Do?

The cylinder head spacing bolt is designed to secure the cooling cover while maintaining the correct clearance around the cylinder head.

Its functions include:

  • Securing the cylinder cooling cover
  • Maintaining factory spacing between components
  • Supporting correct airflow around the cylinder and head
  • Helping prevent cover distortion
  • Reducing vibration and movement of the cooling shroud

Correct spacing is essential for ensuring the cooling system works as intended.


❄️ Why Is Correct Cooling Cover Alignment Important?

The cylinder cowl is responsible for directing cooling air over the cylinder and cylinder head.

Proper installation helps:

  • Improve engine cooling efficiency
  • Maintain stable operating temperatures
  • Protect engine components from overheating
  • Ensure airflow reaches all cooling fins
  • Support long-term engine reliability

Using the correct spacing hardware helps preserve these benefits.


🏁 Why Replace the Complete Kit?

Over time, original hardware can become:

  • Corroded
  • Bent or damaged
  • Stripped during removal
  • Missing after previous repairs
  • Incorrectly substituted with non-standard fixings

Replacing the complete bolt, washer, and nut assembly ensures secure installation and professional rebuild standards.


🚀 Ideal for Engine Rebuilds & Restorations

Whether you're rebuilding a classic engine, replacing cylinder tinware, or carrying out routine maintenance, fresh fixing hardware helps ensure everything fits correctly and remains secure.

This kit is an excellent addition to any Vespa engine rebuild.


📦 Perfect For

  • Vespa engine rebuilds
  • Cooling cover installation
  • Cylinder head servicing
  • Engine restorations
  • Workshop maintenance
  • Replacement fixing hardware

Scooter Vista, located in the Vale of Glamorgan (near Cardiff), is your destination for high-quality spare parts for classic scooters. Our extensive stock of suppliers from Italy and Germany ensures that we can provide the best parts for both Lambretta and Vespa, all at competitive retail prices. Plus, if there's a specific product you need that is not listed on our website, simply send us an email and we will do our best to get it for you. Trust Scooter Vista for all your spare part needs!

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