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2.8 valve cover bolts by Fishogs 84

Started on	: 11-16-2013 11:57 AM
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Fishogs 84
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Report this Post11-16-2013 11:57 AM

Hello everyone,
I've been looking for 2.8 valve cover bolts for some time with no luck.
My question is, can I re-tap these to a GM 1/4-28 to standardize these
with standard fasteners? It's frustrating because all I'm missing is
just 5 bolts previous owner left out. Bet you can guess which ones!

Thanks for any help,

'87 GT- Rebuilt 2.8 3 spd trans.

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Report this Post11-16-2013 06:04 PM

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I have some extras from when I tore mine down, I should have 5 if you're interested. Sent Pm

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Report this Post11-16-2013 06:24 PM

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IIRC, the stock valve cover bolts are 6mm diameter, which is roughly 1/4". So tapping for 1/4" thread won't work. You'd have to up-size it to 5/16".

That said, plenty of people should have stock valve cover bolts available.

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