v8 heads and inlet manifolds..explained

[Dago]

You don't need those 2 bolts, throw them away! If you use those 2 bolts make sure you only tighten to first Nm level otherwise you break the thread away in the block. I know i broke my block. When I said to my engine builder OOPs, he just said throw the bolts away. That was a 400hp 308 in a Torana and never gave me grief, well no issues with the bolts not in anyway.:geegee:

I broke mine too and had a perfectly good 308 sit in the shed under a blanket for three years until I was told. :errf: