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I replaced a faulty regulator although found the receiving holes were unthreaded the screws are self tapping so I am concerned about the replacement.

Be careful buyers - the screw mounts are NOT threaded, everything else will work but plan on tapping the holes for attachment to the compressor frame

I've read a lot of reviews complaining about the missing threads in the mounting holes. I have my own die set but I didn't even need it. The alloy is soft enough that the screws are self-tapping, even if they aren't self-tapping. So you can buy this manifold replacement based on other complaints/concerns. You need a Torx T30 bit. I recommend the socket style as you need some leverage for it. You should also be able to do this without a vise or clamps of any kind. I could only rotate it by…