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Old 07-26-2012, 11:23 PM
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Default Cracked bolt hole on LS6 intake

First of all, I feel stupid for posting this. However, my buddy was torquing down my intake tonight and the very front drivers side bolt stand gave way and crushed the top down some. We were following the torque sequence off of ls1howto and were making the final pass at 89 inch pounds.

My question is, would you run the intake on a boosted application still? The bolt should still torque down I'm thinking but it worries me. I can snap a pic if anyone wants to see it before they give their input. It's not THAT bad by any means. Definitely pissed me off a bit though.

Yes, I am getting another torque wrench just to be safe.
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As long as it doesn't create a vacuum leak then its just cosmetic damage
Old 07-27-2012, 06:17 PM
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had this happen to a couple of my intake manifold, where it crushed the manifold bolt stand, i cut it off. and used a piece of aluminum pipe, cut it the same length, washer on top, washer on bottom, bolts down nicely. btw my cars boosted and i havent had any problems.
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Sorry for the late response to this. I appreciate the help though guys. I have attached some pics for your viewing pleasure as well. I went ahead and bolted it down, seems to be ok but won't know until I fire the car though.


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i doubt it will have any leaks,dosent loo too bad



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