Broke Bolt off in Coolant pipe hole ,HELP!
#1
Broke Bolt off in Coolant pipe hole ,HELP!
I was finishing up a head swap and noticed coolant was coming out of the two holes where the coolant pipe connects to the heads under the intake when I ran it, I started to tighten one down and the head of the bolt popped off leaving most of the bolt in the head wtf are my options now?
if coolant was coming out these holes does this mean there is a problem with my head gasket or something? I started the motor and it ran fine for a few minutes and didnt overheat.
if coolant was coming out these holes does this mean there is a problem with my head gasket or something? I started the motor and it ran fine for a few minutes and didnt overheat.
Last edited by mike171562; 07-20-2011 at 08:55 PM.
#4
Coolant is supposed to flow out of those holes...the crossover tube goes between the heads there.
Is there enough bolt sticking out to get a good grip on it with vise grips?, or even better you can get a bolt extractor that looks like a socket but has teeth in it that grab the bolt shank.
If not it will need to be drilled and tapped
Is there enough bolt sticking out to get a good grip on it with vise grips?, or even better you can get a bolt extractor that looks like a socket but has teeth in it that grab the bolt shank.
If not it will need to be drilled and tapped
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Be sure you have the plug in the passenger side head that duplicates the hole where the temperature sensor goes on the driver's side.
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#12
Go to your local dealer, ask for the steam tube gaskets....they shouldn't be more than a few dollars
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Here is the part number I ordered when I installed my AFR's. You need to get that bolt out and then use a torque wrench when installing to prevent these types of issues. Make sure the area is clean and smooth before installing to prevent leaks.
GM Part #: 12551933
GM Part #: 12551933
#15
Thanks, I called the local Oreillys they have 2 in stock for 9.99 each, I looked at the old heads and they do have the gaskets on them, I pulled them off and the rubber tore a little bit.
now if i can just get out that damned bolt i can finally get this thing back together
now if i can just get out that damned bolt i can finally get this thing back together
Last edited by mike171562; 07-21-2011 at 10:01 AM.
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Drill a little whole in there. Then grab something a little bigger hit it slowly wit a hammer so not to break it and then just get some plyers 2 get good grip and pull it right off. I did that wit mine.