Intake Manifold Bolt Set

What are Intake Manifold Bolts?

The intake manifold is typically made of cast iron, aluminum, or plastic, and is designed to channel incoming air to the cylinder head. Once the air has reached the cylinder head, it enters the cylinder through the intake valve and is mixed with fuel. The intake manifold also ensures that the air coming into your engine is evenly distributed among all cylinders, and intake manifold gaskets prevent vacuum leaks that could allow unmetered air into the engine and affect performance. If you're installing a new intake manifold, or reinstalling an old one, you may also need replacement intake manifold bolts to attach and seal the intake manifold to the engine block and/or cylinder head. The intake manifold bolts are designed to be torqued to a set specification, and often in a specific sequence, to ensure that the manifold seals securely against the intake ports and coolant channels for a leak-free installation. Intake manifold bolts may become stuck and break off during removal, or they can suffer from corrosion or other wear or damage that prevents them from being safely reused. If you've misplaced your intake manifold bolts or damaged them during your repair, you can find a new set of intake manifold bolts for your vehicle at O'Reilly Auto Parts. We carry intake manifold bolt sets that contain all of the bolts you'll need to properly install your intake manifold, as well as a variety of performance manifold options to upgrade and improve your engine's output.