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Nov 14, 2006 | 08:50 PM

fordfan66

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Looking for bolt supplier

I want to replace the bolts on my water pump(93' 5.8) and was wondering if there is anyplace that sells the correct bolts as a package. I know I can probably get them from Fastenal but would rather not have to measure all the bolts and try to get there after work before they close.
Thanks,
Kurt

Nov 14, 2006 | 09:16 PM

surewhynot

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You can buy them from Ford, but you'll have to give up an arm and possibly a leg to pay for them.

Nov 14, 2006 | 09:24 PM

fordfan66

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Yeah, I don't want to pay that much, plus I'm still on a personal boycott of my local dealer since they jacked up my Cougar by the floor pan instead of the correct jacking point.

Kurt

Nov 14, 2006 | 09:29 PM

surewhynot

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What I did when I needed mine is went to the hardware store and bought an assortment of 5/16 - 18 bolts and returned the lengths I didn't use.

Nov 15, 2006 | 06:03 PM

BroncoRoadKill

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Make sure you get grade 8

Nov 15, 2006 | 09:37 PM

78Jimmy

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Or get the complete ARP or Mr Gasket engine bolt set, there more money, but there also stronger than regular grade 8 bolts..

Nov 15, 2006 | 10:11 PM

Torque1st

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Grade 5 is quite sufficient for a water pump.

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Nov 16, 2006 | 03:02 PM

aurgathor

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You can use regular bolts of correct lengths for the waterpump, just make sure that you coat them with anti-seize before install.

Nov 16, 2006 | 03:58 PM

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fordfan66

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My bolts all came out fairly easy but they definately look shabby. I found bolt sets from National Parts Depot for just about everything under the hood except the water pump. I'll look into the complete engine bolt sets. Thanks,
Kurt