broke header bolt, what do you guys think?
05-06-2008, 02:33 PM
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broke header bolt, what do you guys think? i broke the head off of the header bolt, i probably overtorqued it. I got it all the way in and it looks tight, should i worry about a leak or not? TO be honest it looks like its tight to the head, just dont know what to do
If you can get it out, do it. It will not seal as good as an intact bolt, at least I don't think it could...
05-06-2008, 03:41 PM
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Right angle drill with a left handed bit if you can get that in there. Once it grabs it should back itself right out. If not use an easy-out. You may have to go back with a heli-coil. Torque the new bolt to 18 ft-lbs.
