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Old 11-07-2006, 08:44 PM
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the #2 bolt on the passenger side broke while going in. i know, i probably crossthreaded it. it looks like the remainder of the bolt is flush with the head. how long will i be able to drive before this becomes a problem, and how big of a problem is this.
Old 11-07-2006, 09:11 PM
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you really should have the top welded on it and get that bitch out it canc ause a potential leak
Old 11-07-2006, 09:26 PM
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with the stock metal gaskets, the exhaust will seal with 4 out of 5 bolts.
Old 11-07-2006, 09:28 PM
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I dunno about you but id still want that bolt in there
Old 11-08-2006, 05:31 AM
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yea i used the metal gaskets and the other 5 bolts are in good. it's just a bitch to work in there so if i don't ablosutly have to get it out i'm not gonna mess with it.
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wtf is the problem with removing this broken bolt?
Old 11-09-2006, 07:35 AM
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Get some IRWIN screw/bolts outs, work like a chhhharm.
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i have a few friends that have had the last bolt on the driverside on thier header install break and guess what they seal fine i wouldnt worry about it as long as its that one just tighten that header down!




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