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[jonny2112]

Are plenum bolts unique to vx? Or are they a standard size and thread that could be obtained elsewhere?
Just wondering if a longer bolt could be sourced and still fit properly?
Tia 

[dbug]

Are plenum bolts unique to vx? Or are they a standard size and thread that could be obtained elsewhere?
Just wondering if a longer bolt could be sourced and still fit properly?
Tia 

Why?  Guess they are standard metric thread though

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i think they are m8 thread. if you have knackerd the thread,in the intake, just run a tap down the thread.should restore it,as its only alloy.

[dbug]

Or you may need a replacement inlet manifold if thread really goosed, or maybe consider helicoiling

[jonny2112]

Thanks for that.
Theres no damage caused or anything, but it might be a useful way of attaching a bracket to the plenum ....... 
I'll try m8 and see how it goes when the time comes 

[biggriffin]

Or you may need a replacement inlet manifold if thread really goosed, or maybe consider helicoiling

why replace or helicoil, when just go up a size to m10,if theres enough material.

[dbug]

Or you may need a replacement inlet manifold if thread really goosed, or maybe consider helicoiling

why replace or helicoil, when just go up a size to m10,if theres enough material.

Thats true, assume sufficient clearance in the plenum itself for bolt and head?

[symes]

Or you may need a replacement inlet manifold if thread really goosed, or maybe consider helicoiling

why replace or helicoil, when just go up a size to m10,if theres enough material.

Thats true, assume sufficient clearance in the plenum itself for bolt and head?

stripped one on mine-drilled/heli coiled in situ - easy really blew filings away with airline