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Old Jun 29, 2019 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
I presume that is a stud in the first photo ?

Just remove it and fit a shallow head bolt as per the lower fastener in the photo ? Or just shorten the threads of the stud and use a half nut.

And ensure good strong engine mounts.
I will manage about stud and nuts

Originally Posted by stevieturbo
or as others said, just move it a little to the side, even a small spacer giving the unit a small angle would not hurt how it operates, but would give you additional clearance at the manifold side.
Yes, it seems to be a good option to increase clearance.

The kind of plate I would like to find:

Volvo 480:


Remplacement block for Jaguar XJS:


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