Ok so I've been everywhere in town and nobody has intake bolts for my truck. Uninted can order them for me at $42 a set which i think is crazy just for bolts. I was also at carquest asking about them and they dont even have any listings for them. The guy their said you should be able to use normal hardware for them tho. Then at the same time their was a mechanic in the store as well and said the same thing. So my question is then can I just use normal hardware or do I need the special intake bolts that uninted can order for me?

 

Folks have used standard hardware, and reported no problems. There is some debate over whether they actually need to be replaced or not.... there is nothing in the service manual about not re-using them, but, there ARE notes for other fasteners that shouldn't be re-used...... Take on to the hardware store, match it up with some grade five fasteners, and call it a day. Biggest thing is, proper installation. Torque to the correct values, in the correct sequence, and you should be golden.

 

sweet thanks for the quick reply.

 

I don't know if you are located near an advance auto or anything of that nature. but the do sell the intake bolts the part number is Part No. 8515 . that what I was told would fit when I was replacing my intake gasket hope it helps. if im not mistake in have a set laying around in my garage ill have to check and see