1fstbird

iTrader: (19)

I stripped the bolt hole on the back of the block on the passenger side. It is the one that is in the middle of the really short bolt and the really long bolt. What can I do or is there anything that I can do. I already tried helicoiling it and it leaks. Or would it be cheaper to pick-up a 6 liter block. I have an LS6 block so I am pretty upset about this whole thing. Thank goodness that it isn't our daily driver.

mr2guru

iTrader: (16)

leaks? they are blind holes. Are you sure you just pulled the threads or did you crack the block.

1fstbird

iTrader: (19)

I am sure i just pulled the threads. I pulled the valve covers and there was water in the valve covers too.

DaddySS

Like stated above that is a blind hole, if you are leaking coolant you probaly cracked the block. If you have an air compressor try pressuring the hole and see if it is leaking air into the water jacket.

machinistone

Time-Sert.

http://www.threadkits.com/timeserts/timeserts.html

Slo_240sx

iTrader: (17)

Ouch! Yeah if youre leaking there you have to have either cracked the block or (this is what I would want to hear) the threads are just stripped and isnt allowing the head to seal to the block and is leaking coolant into the bolt channel. Pull it off because it will do SERIOUS damage if water gets to the engine bearings.

Asmodeus

strength wise it doesn't really matter if it's an LS6 block or an LS1 block though, the edge even goes to the LS1 block but yeah, like these guys said, it should be a blind hole.

KilerTA

iTrader: (70)

I had this happen to my last block the best way to do it is the kit is 400 dallors to buy and you cant get a drill back there so the only way to do it is pull the motor it cost about a 100 in labor to fix it i just wen thought all this if you have any questions just ask me

Cop Car

iTrader: (14)

oh my rediculous price.. instead of that 400 bucks just go buy an LQ4 unless you have forged pistons or something.

this is why i always suggest removal of motor when doing a head swap... sorry to hear about your misfortune though.

1fstbird

iTrader: (19)

Yeah it sucks

1sick'98WS6

iTrader: (19)

Did you strip them with a cleaning bolt or when putting the heads back on, im about to put mine back on and i want to take the pre caution

Black Plague

iTrader: (13)

Yes thats where I got mine part not listed though had to call them part # is J42385-100 cost 380.00 new! I will sell mine for 300 plus shipping as I just used one helicoil and there are still nine left! Just PM me!