I just found that the stud that holds the intercooler bracket to the engine block is stripped. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement. GM dealer exploded view of the intercooler assembly doesn't show it and the engine block exploded view doesn't either. This is the stock bracket.
Stud for intercooler bracket
- Thread starter dmclean
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the block is SAE thread 5/16 -18 the part that sticks out was metric m8 x 1.25
you dont need metric to put it back
get a piece of all thread or SAE stud about 2.5" ,
spin into block ..washer, nut ..tighten to 14lb/ft .. washer ..then slide on IC bracket .. washer , nut ... tighten but not more than 14lb/ft
you dont need metric to put it back
get a piece of all thread or SAE stud about 2.5" ,
spin into block ..washer, nut ..tighten to 14lb/ft .. washer ..then slide on IC bracket .. washer , nut ... tighten but not more than 14lb/ft
Thanks pacecarta, The thread on the block side was throwing me. 5/16-18 helps. I may have to tap the block a larger size or helicoil it because I think it may be stripped as well. I just got the car. It was my uncles and has been in a partially heated garage for the last 13 years. I'm going over things before I attempt to start it.
Thanks TTyoe85, the dealer I talked to ordered what he thought might be the right part. If not, I can do the threaded rod solution. I would like to get the right part to keep it original so I will try that next week. At least it's easy to change one way or the other.
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