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Old 02-27-2008 | 11:24 PM
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Its the hole thats all the way in the back and to the left from the throttle body. Am I fucked or should i leave it empty or enlargen it and retap it?
Old 02-27-2008 | 11:29 PM
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you can always try to retap the hole usually works well
Old 02-27-2008 | 11:38 PM
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Ya I already did that. Originally, when I mocked it up I torqued down the bolts and that one broke. I had to drill and tap it out and in the end there was few threads. When I finally bolted the intake down for the final time just now, those threads didn't hold, so now i don't no what to do.
Old 02-27-2008 | 11:45 PM
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I'd put a heli-coil in it.
Old 02-28-2008 | 08:21 AM
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I'd put a heli-coil in it.
+1, heli-coils are the way to go especially when working with aluminum.
Old 02-28-2008 | 09:05 AM
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Yeah man, these guys are right on with the Heli-Coil.....that's a lifesaver! You can pick up a pack at damn near any auto parts store. You simply use the Heli_coil with your drill and it basically re-taps the hole while inserting a new thread coil.
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yea seems to work well I noticed a lot a rebuilt parts use heli coils
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+1 for Heli-coil.
Old 02-28-2008 | 05:48 PM
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Are u sure it will hold up? I know it's only being torqued down to 7 ft lbs, but it can't break.
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Youll be fine man dont worry


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