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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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Need to know thread size

Need to know thread size on tpi intake wherethe fuel rail bolt on the intake .need help thanks
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 03:08 PM
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Re: Need to know thread size

I think they're M6 x 1.0
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 06:57 PM
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Re: Need to know thread size

Thanks because the thread are strip put and I need to buy a the right helico set.
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 10:34 PM
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Re: Need to know thread size

Take one of the other four bolts (a good one) with you to the hardware store and match it up before you fork out for the Helicoil set. Just to make sure.
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 01:03 AM
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Re: Need to know thread size

Instead of helicoils, get some timeserts, much easier to install and much more durable also.

Here's a similar fix witha timesert

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