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Old 01-09-2004 | 04:27 PM
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Anyone know how or what i could use to replace this piece? I was putting on the Duct....and felt the bolt slipping. I didnt think it was a big deal till i removed the bolt....and the inside threaded sleve fell out! Any suggestions?
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Old 01-09-2004 | 04:28 PM
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Old 01-09-2004 | 04:34 PM
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well you have 2 choices, have that piece weled back on, or there is the same type of insert available in the automotive market called the "nutsert" I'll find the info...
Old 01-09-2004 | 04:37 PM
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what about just tapping it and making new threads. or perhaps a well nut would work. i most likely would weld something on because of the pressure inside the intercooler
Old 01-09-2004 | 04:47 PM
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Just weld a thicker 2"x@" square over the hole, drill and tap it out.
Old 01-09-2004 | 04:57 PM
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Im suprised on how it was installed in the 1st place. Seems its just a threaded sleve pounded in the hole to fit. I dont think it was ever welded in there at all....the other bolt seems to be the same way. I may just try and find a bigger sleve to go back in the hole....anyone know where to get these at?
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Old 01-11-2004 | 11:10 PM
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Anyone?
Old 01-11-2004 | 11:26 PM
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Try Mc Master Carr
Old 01-12-2004 | 02:05 PM
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DAYEM...I noticed one side of my IC the nut was slipping
Old 01-12-2004 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DUB' date='Jan 12 2004, 11:05 AM
DAYEM...I noticed one side of my IC the nut was slipping
So you have a PFS IC and its doing the same thing?



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