recently I just notice something. One of the bolt came off my HKS manifold. I inspect and try to replace it. The bolt just keep turning and it won't be tighing. I mean it just turn and turn (I can remove that bolt with my hand right now).
Could it be stripped???
Any help would be great.

 

yeah if you can pull it out or it just keeps turning it is prob stripped. You sure your using the right size bolt?

 

You guessed it. Just throw a Heli-Coil in it and go easy on the Aluminum when your torquing your bolts and nuts down.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by underpressure02 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah if you can pull it out or it just keeps turning it is prob stripped. You sure your using the right size bolt?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know it is the right size. I got those from Honda Parts dept.


How does the Heli-Coil works???

Right now I am thinking about replace the head, nippon leakless gasket, and ARP Head Stud.

Or

Should I bring it to the shop to see if they can fix it.

 

dude, just get a helicoil kit. the same thing happend to me, use the kit right and you'll be fine. plus it's like 25 bucks and takes an hour.

 

or filled up with exposy (the 2 thing mixed together) and drill hole after it fills up and harden

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STL01Civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I know it is the right size. I got those from Honda Parts dept.


How does the Heli-Coil works???

Right now I am thinking about replace the head, nippon leakless gasket, and ARP Head Stud.

Or

Should I bring it to the shop to see if they can fix it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you're going the ARP route, you'll probably be checking your head for square and having it resurfaced if necessary. While the head is at the shop, have the guys throw a TimeSert in where the stripped hole is. Just make sure they don't drill too far and puncture an oil/coolant passage or combustion chamber.

 

I'm with DaX, Timeserts are much better. Sure, they cost a little more but they work a whole lot better

 

alright I am going to give the HeliCoil a try.
anybody which one is it i need? or if you a link directly let me know.

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TTW410.html