the thread on the intake manifold/lower plenum is knackered its the one with the short bolt up front! going to replace the intake over the winter but any ideas to help keep the bolt tight for the time being?

 

dan.:biggrin:

Do what I've had to do, buy a replacement lower plenum as well! :( I have the same problem.

Do what I've had to do, buy a replacement lower plenum as well! :( I have the same problem.

 

yeah got a lower plenum just dont want to go through all the hassle of changing it over until the winter! any ideas?

 

dan.:biggrin:

lol lower plenum is easier than the upper one, you won't get the bolt to stay in there without a thread, so it's either buy a tap and die set and hope you get it right without taking the plenum off (Unlikely) or, take the plenum off, lol

Is it causing any running issues?-if not leave alone till you change it!:ninja:

OK, i had the same problem on the back two bolts.

I checked the depth of the hole and found it to be another 10mm longer that the bolts used.

i went to a local nut and bolt supplier and got a couple of (8M) high tensile bolts that were long enough.

put them in and made sure I didn't over-tighten them like the last idiot. LOL...(no, not me)

 

bloody aluminium, you really got to stick to the recommended torque settings.

 

Oh, and i have tapped the top of the plenum for the balance bar... what a f£$%^ng nightmare.... wouldn't recommend it unless you know what you're doing.

Yeah I was either gunna tap those same holes for my balance bar or replace the plenum. I bought a second hand plenum in great condition off Baz for about £50. Going to replace both my upper and lower plenums once I've got it MOT'd and back on the road, should only take me a day.

OK, i had the same problem on the back two bolts.

I checked the depth of the hole and found it to be another 10mm longer that the bolts used.

i went to a local nut and bolt supplier and got a couple of (8M) high tensile bolts that were long enough.

put them in and made sure I didn't over-tighten them like the last idiot. LOL...(no, not me)

 

bloody aluminium, you really got to stick to the recommended torque settings.

 

Oh, and i have tapped the top of the plenum for the balance bar... what a f£$%^ng nightmare.... wouldn't recommend it unless you know what you're doing.

 

:bow: great advice,:hyper: found a allen bolt from throttle bodies with a couple of washers went in and tightened up a treat! will do lovely till i strip it down over winter, thanks again.:thumbup1:

 

dan.:cool3:

Edited June 9, 201114 yr by dannzx