so i took everything out of my car today to install my fp red and everything was going relatively smooth except for a stud came out when i was taking off the exhaust manifold but then when i put the wrench on my o2 housing bolts they were all so loose i could unscrew them with my finger. my gasket is screwed and now i have an open engine bay and no gaskets. does anyone know where i can get them fast? also how can i prevent these bolts from backing out again? i have heard of this problem, but is the only solution checking them every now and then?

i needed to vent but advise would be greatly appreciated! thanks

 

It happened to me installing a FP green and i had to wait till the next day and run to sears, got a long bolt, washers, and a nut. worked till i was able to get a stud from mitsu. Good Luck

 

thanks...yeah the stud isnt a biggie but the gaskets are pretty bad and i was hoping they would be in good shape. im just scared that the bolts to the o2 housing will not back out again.

 

you can get them from FP. I put my Red in last weekend. Their gaskets are pretty good and cheaper then the factory. The whole set is like $35 and they had them in stock. Its a good piece of mind to replace them all any way.

 

yeah i know it is. i wish i had them now so i can just throw the turbo in. now i have to wait. how long would it take forced performance to ship them?

 

Overnight if you want to pay the shipping cost. They're not very heavy, and would probably fit in a large shipping envelope...

 

Dammmmmm, that sucks. did you soak everything in PB blaster???? This is the number one reason I'm getting all new hardware and gaskets when I get ready to bolt in my evo9 turbo. For the new studs you can put some thread lock on it and make sure to smear everything with anti-seize.

 

i soaked everything in pb blaster and i got the stud back in. as for the gaskets....napa will have them for me by tomorrow which is good! now if the cam, valve spring, injectors and headstud install goes as plannes i will be very happy!!!