Rebuild: I lost the bolts for my intake and WP. Dealership have them?
07-17-2005, 01:38 AM
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Rebuild: I lost the bolts for my intake and WP. Dealership have them?
Where can I get the EXACT bolts used for the intake and waterpump? I checked some local harware shops but none seem to be the right length. Can I ask the dealership for a bolt set? 
07-17-2005, 03:11 AM
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Re: Rebuild: I lost the bolts for my intake and WP. Dealership have them?
Well, the local dealer here in CA wanted 8.00 a bolt for the WP! I just went to a Nut/Bolt shop and bought them. You need (4) 3/8x16x4" and (2) 3/8x16x2" (grade 8) for the WP. Not sure on the intake. Hope this helps..
07-17-2005, 11:07 AM
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Re: Rebuild: I lost the bolts for my intake and WP. Dealership have them?
The intake are all 3/8x16, and I believe the length for those was also 2" or 1 1/2". But there's also studs in there for holding various components.
I'd give ARP a call and see what they can do. Their bolts hold up better than most of the store bought hardware you can find.
FWIW I pieced together a bolt kit consisting of all stainless steel bolts from Lowes. I simply polished them myself and used washers on them (flat on the intake, lock washers on the water pump) and it came out pretty nice.
I'd give ARP a call and see what they can do. Their bolts hold up better than most of the store bought hardware you can find.
FWIW I pieced together a bolt kit consisting of all stainless steel bolts from Lowes. I simply polished them myself and used washers on them (flat on the intake, lock washers on the water pump) and it came out pretty nice.
07-17-2005, 04:07 PM
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Re: Rebuild: I lost the bolts for my intake and WP. Dealership have them?
Dont know about that. The shop first sold me bolts that werent grade 8 and one broke while I torqued it. Luckily there was enough sticking out. I got it out with PB and vice grips.
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