Hey Guys,
I had to pull my upper intake off a few weeks back because the vacuum line underneath it just fell apart. Got everything apart and fixed without worries. When I went to put the upper back on, the outer bolts wouldn't snug down. I pulled them back out, and they look like they may have had some JB weld on the ends at one time. I didn't notice this when I took them out. The gasket is in good shape, the middle bolts were in good shape, and I was in a hurry, so I snugged it down with the two middle bolts. My intake is the Ford Racing version of the 94-95 Cobra Intake. I am wondering if I could get a couple of bolts that are 1/2 inch longer and get into some fresh threads or am I going to have to pull it back off and tap the holes? What I do not want to do is crack the lower. Could I try a little JB Weld? If that is what it is, it held it together without issue for 7 years (I didn't do the intake install, I bought it off the bay and had a shop install it. They are now out of business. Might know why!). It seems to be running fine except that I have developed a strange little hiccup when it is cold (the temp has dropped 'round here lately). I do not know if this is related to the loose outer bolts or not. I cleaned the MAF last night, it was pretty filthy, and that seemed to help some this morning. I checked the grounds on the engine while I was under it last weekend, they were fine, and I am going to check the ground for the Computer tonight when I get home. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
Bryan
I had to pull my upper intake off a few weeks back because the vacuum line underneath it just fell apart. Got everything apart and fixed without worries. When I went to put the upper back on, the outer bolts wouldn't snug down. I pulled them back out, and they look like they may have had some JB weld on the ends at one time. I didn't notice this when I took them out. The gasket is in good shape, the middle bolts were in good shape, and I was in a hurry, so I snugged it down with the two middle bolts. My intake is the Ford Racing version of the 94-95 Cobra Intake. I am wondering if I could get a couple of bolts that are 1/2 inch longer and get into some fresh threads or am I going to have to pull it back off and tap the holes? What I do not want to do is crack the lower. Could I try a little JB Weld? If that is what it is, it held it together without issue for 7 years (I didn't do the intake install, I bought it off the bay and had a shop install it. They are now out of business. Might know why!). It seems to be running fine except that I have developed a strange little hiccup when it is cold (the temp has dropped 'round here lately). I do not know if this is related to the loose outer bolts or not. I cleaned the MAF last night, it was pretty filthy, and that seemed to help some this morning. I checked the grounds on the engine while I was under it last weekend, they were fine, and I am going to check the ground for the Computer tonight when I get home. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
Bryan
