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Old 01-22-2012, 09:31 PM
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do you think it matters if a coil pack is loose the valve cover
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it does because the bolt that fastens it onto the valve cover is the ground for the coil pack.
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it does because the bolt that fastens it onto the valve cover is the ground for the coil pack.
I was afraid of that
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I was afraid of that
Stripped threads? Time for heli-coil :-)
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Stripped threads? Time for heli-coil :-)
lol yep
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e55 w/LET TUNE Drinks: vodka STRAIGHT Wheels: 19" HRE 547r Mods:FF headers ASP Pulley
ok went to lowes found some bolts that were a little longer.

went home ground down the new bolt maybe 1-2 cm
perfect fit and the coil is snug as can be

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