header install BIG Problem
header install BIG Problem So I have been installing my new pacesetters for a couple of hours and I came to a problem. The front header bolt on the drivers side decided to not thread into the hole at the right angle and I am wondering if I am screwed or how can I fix this.
Last edited by 00BadassTA; Feb 1, 2006 at 04:41 AM.
So are you sayng the hole on the header flange doesnt line up unless you put the bolt in at a angle? I had one set do that and what I did was drill the hole out a bit. I always make sure every bolt is in before I snug everything up. Hope that helps.
Joe M
Joe M
Well if you are talking about the head since its in the front I would tap it and add a helicoil. But I would tap it and try to reinstall the bolt first to see it that works first.
Tapping is really simple if you have the correct metric tap and die set. But if you are not comfortable then just take it to your local speed shop. At least its in the front and not in the rear where it can be a pain in the *** to fix.
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Originally Posted by 00BadassTA
I appreciate the help. I might check into doing it myself but if I dont will I be fine to drive it even though it will have the exhaust leak.
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Sounds like the bolt is trying to counter-thread. When this happens to me, as I tighten the bolt I force it to go in straight. As you tighten it, it will begin to go at an angle, just push it back down and keep tightening. It may or may not work. What you can also try is buying a tap and just chase the threads a little bit. No expirience needed for this. This should clean out the threads enough to let the bolt go in straight.
Originally Posted by BigDaddyBry
It'll may run poorly but if it's temporary (like to take it to someone to fix) it won't harm anything.
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Originally Posted by 00BadassTA
So you think I will be fine to drive it up to the shop like this because I really dont feel comfortable doing it as I might screw it up even more.
Another thing you can try is spray some PB Blaster on your header bolt, thread it in until it starts going crooked, and repeat this process a few times. I got some gunk out this way.
I ended up fixing the problem. The header flange did not line up properly so I drilled it out and was able to get it pasted the first few threads that were messed up.
Thank you all for the advice.
Thank you all for the advice.