Looking For Intake Manifold Bolts

08GT500 said:

Hi
Sorry to hear. Somebody else might send a 2006 4.6L GT Intake Bolt for you if they have them.
I apologize that I’m unable to as I’m out of town. In the meantime, I may be able to offer other options.
1) Call a local auto recycler, 2005-2009 Ford Crown Victoria’s (& other vehicles) with the 4.6L 3V motors share the same intake bolts as the GT, but are more plentiful, there. Bring a Bolt, they’ll match it up w/something.
2) Size is M6X62.5, bring a Bolt with you to a hardware store in the metric bolt section & match it up with one of your other bolts.
3) Ford’s part number is W709552 S437, you might get lucky with a few phone calls.
4) McMaster Carr has every Bolt size & material/type. Not a specific part for the app., but much stronger, I use stainless socket head cap screws. Another option.
This occurs frequently,, not TTY bolts, but are unusually brittle..No aftermarket kits available to my knowledge.
torque is 89 In/lbs (23 N.M.) ARP thread lube helps a bit.
Good luck!
-John

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08GT500 said:

Hi Trent,
Fixing it the right way is the only way. Clever fills the gaps in- between to keep the world up & running in unanticipated scenarios.
Wish I were home, i’d have sent one..
As it’s Bolt #2, intake center, it’s not near water passages, o-ringed & has other fasteners partially sharing the load. If it were mine, I’d drive it lightly. I’m not making your decision, recommending anything. I’m relaying what I’d feel ok with and why.
I still believe a local automotive machine shop may have one, if not, something that you’ll walk out with that’ll work for you.
You must’ve extracted the broken fastener fully or you wouldn’t just be seeking this, bring it in with you wherever you go to verify threads as correct. See below.
These brittle intake bolts snap all the time, remain notoriously difficult to locate online expeditiously. Faster on foot, Home Depot, Tractor supply, Lowe’s or a similar hardware store will have M6 x 1 threaded rod sections 12”+ long (enough to make (4)). Verify threads as correct with a nut they have on your broken bolt, and the threaded rod.
Cut with a hack saw slightly longer than needed. Part spec.is 62.5mm long (2.46 Inches, cut it 2-3/4”).
Thread (2) nuts on & lock them together. That will allow you to thread it in & snug it up, use (2) flat washers underneath. That will provide a more than adequate repair until you receive OE replacement. Call a local Ford dealer in the AM & tell them to order a set for you.
Tasha has parts, long time to receive, IMO.
Another route for the bolt(s). Plug in the part # W709552 S437.

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Hope this helps, Good luck!
-John

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