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Old 08-06-2014, 05:11 PM   #25
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Re: Engine covers 5.3

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77 View Post
Just get a shorter bolt. The original intake, IIRC, bolt holes are raised a bit. Your new cover is flat against the intake manifold. You should just need a shorter version of what you have. Maybe like a 10mm?? Easy measurement with a small screw driver...
I did use a slightly shorter bolt, and a couple washers underneath as shims for height adjustment to my coil covers. Also, went with round, allen head, stainless bolts because they is shiny. : ) Got them at Ace Hardware.
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