Intake going back on... Suggestions
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Racer
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From: Kingsport TN
Intake going back on... Suggestions
Ok....were polished now and look'n good. Need advise, which thread lock is best for the intake runner bolts and TB in aluminum. Don't want them working loose again. Also the frisbee is the thin style with the heavy outer rim. Remove it? and if so can I reuse the original bolts? :confused:
Coolant bypass done. thanks all :thumbs: :seeya
Coolant bypass done. thanks all :thumbs: :seeya
Team Owner
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Re: Intake going back on... Suggestions (PUREC4)
I have read where if you use standard hex head bolts on the intake, it is better. namely, because you can now retighten them with a conventional wrench, instead of a torx, which won't fit!
As for loctite... I donno... anything for engines would have to be ok.
As for loctite... I donno... anything for engines would have to be ok.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson Az
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Re: Intake going back on... Suggestions (PUREC4)
You may already have this, but if you don't.................
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=266&TopicID=5
Good luck.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=266&TopicID=5
Good luck.
Team Owner
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Re: Intake going back on... Suggestions (PUREC4)
I wouldn't use thread lock on your runner bolts.
Yes, toss your "frisbee"; the weight is in rim so has the same rotary inertia as the original style. You will need lock washers to maintain bolt depth. I did use thread lock on these bolts though.
Yes, toss your "frisbee"; the weight is in rim so has the same rotary inertia as the original style. You will need lock washers to maintain bolt depth. I did use thread lock on these bolts though.
Le Mans Master
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From: Kempner Texas
Re: Intake going back on... Suggestions (PUREC4)
Use anti-seize on the threads of the bolts. Any and every bolt or threaded fastener which screws into aluminum should have anti-seize on them, including the spark plugs.
Don't use lock-tite because you may need to remove the bolts sometime down the road. Just torque them to spec and after a few hours or so, recheck the bolts to make sure that the torque is holding.
Jake
Don't use lock-tite because you may need to remove the bolts sometime down the road. Just torque them to spec and after a few hours or so, recheck the bolts to make sure that the torque is holding.
Jake
