Missin a bolt

Scrapla · 07-24-2002, 09:14 PM

I lost a bolt to my MAC headers I have them all in except for one, does anyone have any spare bolts are know where I can get one ASAP cause i'm riding with one bolt missin.?

Hethj7 · 07-24-2002, 09:30 PM

You can pick up a set of header bolts at any auto parts store. You will probably have to buy a complete set though rather than just one.

Scrapla · 07-24-2002, 09:50 PM

the MAC headers cant use the stock bolts cause theres a washer that wont let you tighten it down and also the heads are to large any other suggestions, there AMC equal length shorty headers.

Hethj7 · 07-24-2002, 10:25 PM

Mmmm, I have Mac headers and used the bolts I got at an auto parts store. They have an allen head on them and have worked fine.

89 Cobra LX · 07-25-2002, 08:56 AM

If you're driving around without a header bolt, you're going to find out how fun it is to replace a header gasket real soon.

Any auto parts store should be able to get you a set of replacement header bolts. Just take one of the Mac ones into them and match them up. Replacement headers bolts are a good thing to have on hand. Header bolts have been known to back out. I've actually had one back all the way out on me before and I was glad I had some sitting around when I looked and saw one was missing!

You'll want to periodically check the to make sure the bolts are tight. I would definitely check them every hundred miles or so for the next few months. I've got a couple that will loosen up occasionally.

sn95gt19 · 07-25-2002, 09:01 AM

ive only had my motor in my car for about 2 months now, and already i have had 3 header bolts back out. can you use loctite on these or does it just burn up. SCRAPLA- if for some reason you cant find any, i can mail one to you, i have about 20 of them.

07-24-2002, 09:14 PM	#1
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Missin a bolt I lost a bolt to my MAC headers I have them all in except for one, does anyone have any spare bolts are know where I can get one ASAP cause i'm riding with one bolt missin.?

07-24-2002, 09:30 PM	#2
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	You can pick up a set of header bolts at any auto parts store. You will probably have to buy a complete set though rather than just one. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

07-24-2002, 10:25 PM	#4
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Mmmm, I have Mac headers and used the bolts I got at an auto parts store. They have an allen head on them and have worked fine. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

07-25-2002, 08:56 AM	#5
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	If you're driving around without a header bolt, you're going to find out how fun it is to replace a header gasket real soon. Any auto parts store should be able to get you a set of replacement header bolts. Just take one of the Mac ones into them and match them up. Replacement headers bolts are a good thing to have on hand. Header bolts have been known to back out. I've actually had one back all the way out on me before and I was glad I had some sitting around when I looked and saw one was missing! You'll want to periodically check the to make sure the bolts are tight. I would definitely check them every hundred miles or so for the next few months. I've got a couple that will loosen up occasionally. __________________ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14

07-25-2002, 09:01 AM	#6
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	ive only had my motor in my car for about 2 months now, and already i have had 3 header bolts back out. can you use loctite on these or does it just burn up. SCRAPLA- if for some reason you cant find any, i can mail one to you, i have about 20 of them. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

07-24-2002, 09:50 PM	#3
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	the MAC headers cant use the stock bolts cause theres a washer that wont let you tighten it down and also the heads are to large any other suggestions, there AMC equal length shorty headers.

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