MGBej1503

So the hood on my ej1 kinda sticks up on onf side? The dimbass who put it on used an air tool an stripped one the bolts so I have 2 on one side an 1 on the other. Also one of my. Hood hinges is a lil bent. So I got new hinges but what can I do about that one bolt? Wont go back in?

mafia

I would tap the or chase the thread down.

joeshmo

Tap in a hole for a bigger bolt. Then use a bigger bolt. When you tap it, make sure to tap both the hinge and the hood.

Instructional video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veO270DcKXE

MGBej1503

Alright where can I buy one of those taps to make new threads?? I was jus gonna replace whole hood but I jus bought it! Lol pisses me off I didn't even do it

joeshmo

ACE hardware, lowes, ect. You'll also need a tap "t" handle. Shouldn't cost more than 15$. Make sure to get the proper size drill bit too.

MGBej1503

Alright so I just ask them for a tap T is that it for the job?An does a tap only tapone size so I need to get matching size bolts? Or how does that work?

joeshmo

You will need an appropriately sized tap, a tap "t" (which is a tap wrench, that is what you turn the tap with), and a drillbit and some oil. Watch that video, the guy explains it quite well.
http://www.custompartnet.com/tap-size-chart
That might help too.

And yes, a single tap is only for a single size bolt. Usually taps are sold in kits. But you will need a matching bolt to the tap. To make it easy on yourself-
Go to a hardware store. Find a bolt that looks slightly larger than the hole in your hood. Remember the size of this bolt. (I suggest going to the metric bolt section). Go and see if it is the proper size (slightly too large for the hole.) If it is, GOOD! Now go back in, find a tap size that matches your bolt size, a Tap t-handle and a drill size that is correct for your tap size (that is the link I posted at custompartnet.) Now use that drill bit (and make sure it is for steel) to gauge out the hole in the hood and the hole in the hinge. Then tap the hole and install your bolt. Voila.