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what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

ever since i've had my car i've noticed these two small holes on the front half of my intake manifold, they're threaded i think. is it for some aftermarket part? should something be plugging them?
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Re: what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

Pic would be nice!
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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Re: what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

yea, i'll post one this afternoon
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Re: what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

I am sure those are for a temp sensor or the port to the heater core. Both will be threaded and should be capped if not in use.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Re: what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

capped with what, i suppose i could put some short bolts in their.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Re: what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

Originally Posted by nickfrmtx89
capped with what, i suppose i could put some short bolts in their.
go to local parts store and they will sell plugs. just tell them what for and they will steer you in right direction. pepboys, NAPA, advanced auto, O Rileys,

Last edited by '84thunder; Feb 8, 2012 at 10:59 AM. Reason: im a retard and cant type
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Re: what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

I believe they are 3/8 pipe thread. You can get in either a normal plug with a hex head or with a recessed allen head.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Re: what are these threaded holes on my intake manifold?

Originally Posted by nickfrmtx89
two small holes on the front half of my intake manifold,
should something be plugging them?
If you are talking about the 2 large holes into the water jacket that everyone above thinks you are talking about
then it will become obvious to you what to do as soon as you add coolant

I assume you are talking about the 2 small bolt holes on pass side?
Support bracket for fuel rails goes there.Holes are blind and can be left empty



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