x-clamp repair kit. available in U.K?

[MrBungle]

Bear with me here. I know some will say the cost is a rip off. But the bolts are the correct ones and I have to rely on public transport, and the B&Q nearest me is useless. A couple of friends of mine have wanted the bolts in the past and they never had everything in stock at once. By the time we had caught buses or driven around, we had either spent a fortune on bus fares, or a load in petrol. At least this kit will end up on my doorstep with minimum hassle.

The drawback being the postage at this time of year, which is why I am hoping someone in the U.K stocks everything I need in one handy pack. Thanks.

[prankster]

Bear with me here. I know some will say the cost is a rip off. But the bolts are the correct ones and I have to rely on public transport, and the B&Q nearest me is useless. A couple of friends of mine have wanted the bolts in the past and they never had everything in stock at once. By the time we had caught buses or driven around, we had either spent a fortune on bus fares, or a load in petrol. At least this kit will end up on my doorstep with minimum hassle.

The drawback being the postage at this time of year, which is why I am hoping someone in the U.K stocks everything I need in one handy pack. Thanks.

Why don't you take a look in the local industrial area where you live?
There is bound to be someone who specializes in fasteners, for example a supplier to the local automotive industry.
What you need are set screws, which you will not come close to unless you buy a pack of gutter bolts or mudguard bolts from your local B&Q (these are still not the best idea)
If you are having trouble locating them, drop into your local mechanic and ask him where his supplier is, maybe he can point you in the right direction.
IMO, US style hardware stores such as B&Q are as useful as tits on a bull :P

[MrBungle]

Yeah I've since read up on a few alternatives to be honest. I think I can get away with some from screwfix direct, which isn't so bad.

It's also the thought of having to mess around with my own machine. It's different when I'm having to fumble around inside someone else's :)

I do have a second 360 here if the worst comes to the worst. I bought it for use on Live, and have no idea what Hitachi is in it. But at a pinch I guess somehow someway I could get it flashed.

But just for "recon purposes" I'm loathe to open it and risk messing up anything and losing a potential 3 year warranty on it if it's a 79 Hitachi drive which sounds more trouble than they are worth.

[MrBungle]

Heads up for people that might be attempting the x-clamp mod. B&Q have changed all the part numbers on their stock, so anyone making notes of what to buy for the mod should make a note of the screw sizes rather than the part numbers mentioned in FAQS scattered around the net. If I get the parts later I'll report back with the new part numbers.