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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Default Replacement bolts for TPI runners/plenum?

Can I get these anywhere? I really only need one but will buy a set if necessary.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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I purchased mine from the stealership. I think they are still available. You can buy them by the peice.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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you can get socket heads ( allen wrench) from sears hardware, most other good hardware stores...they are metric, take a sample along with you....imho these should have been socket heads oem
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by HeeHaw89
Can I get these anywhere? I really only need one but will buy a set if necessary.
I have some around somewhere. What one do you need and I'll see.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Steel, thanks...Right now the one on the passenger side front is not biting that good and I have a vacuum leak. How much is the stealership charging for the set?|
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/124-p...spagenameZWD1V

$26.95 or look under search for tpi bolts. I think you'll find what you need at an Ace Hardware or if you have a Fastenal joint around.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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That looks pretty nice golden, thanks
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Originally Posted by HeeHaw89
Steel, thanks...Right now the one on the passenger side front is not biting that good and I have a vacuum leak. How much is the stealership charging for the set?|
If you have a vac leak at a bolt location, I'd check the threads in the plenum. They are a softer metal than the bolts and can pull out if over-tourqed. Might be time to do a helicoil.
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Originally Posted by Steel Blue 91
If you have a vac leak at a bolt location, I'd check the threads in the plenum. They are a softer metal than the bolts and can pull out if over-tourqed. Might be time to do a helicoil.
Yes I know this and was worried the plenum was stripped. Upon further inspection I think the plenum is o.k. The bolt in question has worn threads on the end and does not bite much at all. I used the bolt from the rear on the pass. side and it bites good so I'm hoping I can just get a new set and be done.
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Did you get one yet? I have a ton of them from my business: Corvetteplenum.com If you need a couple I will send you out some, No Charge! I'll even pay the shipping! It's the least I can do for all the support I've gotten from the people here on this board.-Mike
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Originally Posted by Mike Graycar
Did you get one yet? I have a ton of them from my business: Corvetteplenum.com If you need a couple I will send you out some, No Charge! I'll even pay the shipping! It's the least I can do for all the support I've gotten from the people here on this board.-Mike
Wow, thats very noble of you! PM sent
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