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Old 12-11-2008, 11:26 AM
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right now i am using a tdo4 on a obx maniflod with an adaptor plate. the damn bolts keep backing out i tried using lock washers and the heat made them just washers. the other problem i have is that im using the factory black j pipe and it is to far down so i couldnt run all of my intercooler piping i had to use rad hose and its not boostin fully and the boost keep falling off. Any ideas/
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Old 12-11-2008, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by frenshawas
right now i am using a tdo4 on a obx maniflod with an adaptor plate. the damn bolts keep backing out i tried using lock washers and the heat made them just washers. the other problem i have is that im using the factory black j pipe and it is to far down so i couldnt run all of my intercooler piping i had to use rad hose and its not boostin fully and the boost keep falling off. Any ideas/
Lock tight is you friend. Boost leak is the main boost problem. Oh wait I just answer your question using the info you already knew
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Old 12-11-2008, 09:33 PM
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wont that burn off because of the heat
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Old 12-12-2008, 01:50 AM
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I have found that if you put the lock tight on and leave it for a few days then drive the car it will hold for a few months but then it will just burn off.
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Old 12-12-2008, 04:11 PM
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so there isnt anything i can do to fix it for good? i really dont feel like getting another mani
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Old 12-12-2008, 05:23 PM
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A last resort can be drilling the bolt heads and safety wiring them if you can't figure anything else out.
http://www.whizwheels.com/Tips/safetywiring.html
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It could be that your thread is a little bigger than your bolts. Redrill, tap, get bigger bolts.
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Old 12-12-2008, 07:53 PM
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I'm using locking exhaust nuts. Parts stores carry them in the Help! or Dorman section. It's a stud and nut kit, gold in color, says it's for import or Toyota.
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I'm using locking exhaust nuts. Parts stores carry them in the Help! or Dorman section. It's a stud and nut kit, gold in color, says it's for import or Toyota.
Exactly. They may be harder to find in bigger diameters though.

What they are is a nut that has a slight taper to them. They start a the thread spec, then taper to a tighter diameter, so the "lock" on to the stud/bolt.
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use two nuts and lock them on themselves by holding the first one still and tightening the second. gr8 hardware.
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