I am a bonehead - intake repair stud

[modok]

The nosecone goes on the trans with 7mm studs, which might fit the purpose.
More difficult to find the 7mm tap set, IMO

1/4 is too small

Step studs sold here, but alas, the 7 to 6 is a rare item (good idea tho)
https://www.belmetric.com/metric-step-studs-6810mm-c-9_73/?zenid=g9t9g35tm3jeuf1rdsf991p1e1

[Cusser]

Does Ace Hardware have 7 mm bolts in the little drawers? Then just get a bolt and nut, cut off the bolt head, unscrew the nut, and then use that as the stud with that 7mm nut.

Drill the hole in the manifold a tad larger if need be.
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[airschooled]

Late model throw-out bearing guide sleeve studs/nuts are also M7, so if anybody can find those, you'll be set. 9mm wrench size too, which may work even easier than stock for access.

Robbie
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[i_luv_my_bus76]

I am going with the 8x6mm step stud...i wanted tbe 7x 6mm but in life u dont always get what u want right