Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) ATS intake with rusted bolts!

[BHowayeck]

I went to check the water meth injection nozzels and was suprised with lots of rust. I tried getting some stainless bolts but very expensive because you can't just buy four. I can't be the only one with this problem. ATS sent me some new hardware but the bolts are still zinc. Does anyone have any sugestions. Thanks in advance.

 

[RolandJ]

I went to check the water meth injection nozzels and was suprised with lots of rust. I tried getting some stainless bolts but very expensive because you can't just buy four. I can't be the only one with this problem. ATS sent me some new hardware but the bolts are still zinc. Does anyone have any sugestions. Thanks in advance.

Id like to know about this also. or maybe even studs.

 

[BHowayeck]

I thought about studs as well. In metric and stainless, might be hard to find.

 

[RolandJ]

I thought about studs as well. In metric and stainless, might be hard to find.

do you know what the size is?

 

[BHowayeck]

They are M8's. Two at 85 and two at 180.

 

[georgej]

Our local Ace hardware has SS nuts and bolts in english and metric sizes. If there's an Ace nearby give em a visit.

 

[EdK]

McMaster-Car

McMaster-Carr !!!



We engineers say, "If MickeyMack doesn't have it, it doesn't exist! Made many careers look good... including mine! No minimum order either.

 

[SMorneau]

I second McMaster. If they have it in stock they ship and you get it unbelievably fast.

 

[Moe]

ACE is the place!

 

[RolandJ]

think its really worth switching to studs? Im looking still dont see them maybe im a little slow

 

[BHowayeck]

I found a stick os SS allthread. They keep telling me its on the next truck, good thing im patient. Making my own studs seems to be the way to go. The Ace Hardware around here couldn't even come close. I still blame ATS. Thanks.