Messed up my 2018 intake manifold

[White&BlackCoyote]

Hey guys, So I bought a 2018 ported intake manifold to install on my 2014 GT. In the process of installing it, I found that the left front side did not clear the coolant housing bolt. I was expecting that problem as Bill@HPTuners install guide mentioned this. I dremelled down the IM in that corner but still wouldn't clear. I kept taking little by little off but still was not able to get it to clear. Eventually I dremelled to far and went through the wall of the intake manifold so now there is a very small hole there.

Am I completely screwed or does anyone have an idea how to fix this? Really kicking myself for doing this as I knew it was going to happen but kept thinking "I can take another millimeter off and be fine". Thanks for any input!

 

[me32]

Any pics of the damage?

 

[gimmie11s]

JB Weld?

Need pics


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[96gt02]

You should have bought the alternate coolant neck, but im sure if you can use some kind of epoxy on it

 

[98 svt]

JB Weld for the win

 

[White&BlackCoyote]

You should have bought the alternate coolant neck, but im sure if you can use some kind of epoxy on it

I am planning on trying to use some JB weld, potentially grinding down the bolt to make some room. Where do you find the alternate coolant neck? I couldn't find anything on a quick google search. Thanks for the help!

 

[SID297]

JB Weld for the win

That's what I would do.