Can't tighten down the last intake manifold bolt

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Mar 18, 2004 | 08:28 PM

sc93

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Can't tighten down the last intake manifold bolt

the drivers side, all the way in back. I can't torque it down all the way, it's not cross threaded, i'm sure its in there right.

What should I do?

Mar 19, 2004 | 12:44 AM

QCKZ28

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are you saying it wont torque down after tightening it down all they way?

it may be stripped.....

Mar 19, 2004 | 06:31 AM

sc93

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No, it wont even go down all the way

Mar 19, 2004 | 12:31 PM

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I'm not saying this is the correct thing to do, but I have experienced the same thing when bolting on a set of aluminum heads with my LT1 intake...and on my neighbor's car as well.

I just used 2 or 3 washers and torqued it down from there. I ain't got no leaks, vacuum or oil, so prob. solved.