Head Bolt TimeSert
04-27-2015, 09:17 PM
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Head Bolt TimeSert Ugh...
Tonight, as I was torquing the heads on the LS1 I'm putting together, I managed to pull the threads out of one of the holes in the block.
Does anyone have a TimeSert kit for the LS1 head bolts that I could rent? Or does anyone know the part number that I need? Or where to get one cheap?
I sourced what I think is the right one, but it was $500. I could just get a new block for that.
Please, help me LS1Tech, you're my only hope....
Tonight, as I was torquing the heads on the LS1 I'm putting together, I managed to pull the threads out of one of the holes in the block.
Does anyone have a TimeSert kit for the LS1 head bolts that I could rent? Or does anyone know the part number that I need? Or where to get one cheap?
I sourced what I think is the right one, but it was $500. I could just get a new block for that.
Please, help me LS1Tech, you're my only hope....
04-28-2015, 06:12 AM
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Do what I did, buy the kits from kent moore, repair your hole then resell it. I bought mine brand new for about 300, used one insert and sold it for about the same price. They work really well too btw.
04-28-2015, 09:55 AM
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The LS head bolts are 11x2.0
04-29-2015, 06:33 AM
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Not sure on this, but aren't the head bolt specific inserts longer than the standard insert? Might want to verify to ensure the correct one is used. Kind of a pain, but the buying and selling might be the best option. That way, you have a new setup and if another thread pulls out you would have everything to correct it.
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04-30-2015, 12:12 PM
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Yeah, that what I am going to end up doing. I'm just going to bide my time and look for deals on one. Like I said before, I'm in no rush to get the motor together, so I can afford to wait and search for a deal.
05-01-2015, 11:05 PM
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Maybe check with the local dealer, I did a northstar caddy block a long time ago and I spoke with the dealer and they had the tool. I did happen to work for the ford dealer in the group but it may not make a difference.