What is this under my intake? and COP questions

[floridaboy]

Today I am changing the cracked intake on my 2001 GT. It has 140,000 miles. As I was removing the COPs I noticed oil collected around the top of the boots. It was down as far as the first bend on the boot. Do I need to change the boots? Also there is a hole in the intake galley, I can't really tell how far it goes down but it does have threads. Thought about sticking a small screw driver down there but didn't want to damage anything. Is this normal and what is the hole for? Thanks for your help.

 

[Night Shifter]

Change spark plugs and boots...they are pretty much trash since they got liquid on them..

Not sure what the hole is....its normal though

 

[trinity_gt]

The threaded hole is likely a mounting boss for a knock sensor on vehicles so equipped.

 

[1987stangman]

The threaded hole is likely a mounting boss for a knock sensor on vehicles so equipped.

Yep. There was one on the 04 PI motor I bought for my 96'. I just removed it the hole is just a mounting boss.

 

[demented22]

can I buy the boots seperate or do I need to buy the entire COP?

 

[Night Shifter]

You can buy them separately...they will come with new springs too..i think it was a total of $40 at the time..your local parts store should have them

 

[demented22]

You can buy them separately...they will come with new springs too..i think it was a total of $40 at the time..your local parts store should have them

Thank you!