Helicoil on intake boot bolt.

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  • salty_monk
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    #16
    Personally I would just use the 1 odd fastener if it's well done already... Especially if re-using the old boot as you say that has been drilled oversize too.

    If you go crooked or two deep with a larger drill for a helical you could end up with a scrap head....
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    • tom203
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      #17
      Originally posted by salty_monk
      Personally I would just use the 1 odd fastener if it's well done already... Especially if re-using the old boot as you say that has been drilled oversize too.

      If you go crooked or two deep with a larger drill for a helical you could end up with a scrap head....
      Makes sense to me, but I always take the easy,lazy way out if I can!
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