wastegate housing bolts

[SVOeric]

hey -- I need to get some new wastegate housing bolts.
Finding the size isn't a problem, but is there anything special about these bolts?

Any suggested grade, or material?

Thanks

[Pat_in_L.A.]

If you're not worried about originality, I'd seriously consider studs rather than bolts. Studs leave you some sort of stub to grab onto in case you have further problems.

[SVOeric]

Originality is my last concern with this car.

I was just making a run to the local hardware store, (for another project you will probably hear about soon) and thought I would pick up some bolts if it was something I could get. Studs is an idea, but that bottom bolt, with a stud on it might be rough to get to.

I'll call charlie @ evergreen, I'm sure he can hook me up. He's been nothing but great on this to me on this entire project. He probably has the coolant fittings I need too for the turbo.

[Pat_in_L.A.]

That coolant fitting off pasaenger side of the block? Yeah, ain't that fun! I have some sftermarket brass that worked with the Forced-4 stuff.

[SVOeric]

yea --Actually, I need both of them, the 90 that comes off the turbo, and the one that goes in the block.

The problem wiith the hole in the block is, it's 1/4 inch pipe threads, with a 1/2 inch barb on it.
I've already been to 2 hardware stores looking for that one, with no luck, finding something that will adapt makes it too long, and don't work out. -- which leds me back to the question -- why would ford put 1/4 inch threads on a 1/2 inch hose ??

[SVORob]

Hey Eric I think I got the block fitting

[SVOeric]

cool -- thanks -- did you get my motor mount parts