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Old 08-29-2006, 01:47 AM
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So I busted a screw off inside my Trickflow intake. The screw in question is on that holds down the fuel rail on the passenger side. There are two, I went with just the one thinking that would work, but the fuel pressure keeps blowing the rail off of the injector on the number 4 piston and leaking it all over. So it has become clear that I need to get the busted screw out. Any ideas as to how.

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Old 08-29-2006, 02:08 AM
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Use an easy out and get a heli-coil kit
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Old 08-29-2006, 03:18 AM
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Use an easy out and get a heli-coil kit
Careful with the easy out though. When you break them (which tends to happen) they area bitch to drill out. +1 on the Heli-coil. Depending on the size of the part, id just take it to a local machine shop (call ahead) and see if they have a couple minutes to do a heli-coil. The reason I say have them do it is because for the amount you will use a heli-coil kit, it doesnt make sense. A shop will be able to do it faster, and they will probably do a better job that we can.

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Old 08-29-2006, 12:02 PM
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I busted nut in my intake too. it's just so pretty! I can't help it.
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Old 08-29-2006, 12:08 PM
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Drill it, get a GOOD easy out (not some $2 cheapo), and then you have to go by feel. A little fore around the intake might help too. Obviously clean the gas off first. When you do get it out, use anti seize when reassembling, thatll prevent it from happening again.
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