stripped threads for valve cover bolts
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stripped threads for valve cover bolts
I found out that one of threads for the valve cover bolts in the head is stripped. Bolt just spins and spins. What can I do to fix the problem? Does heli coil make anything that small? Retap? If I retap, can I still use the rubber gasket washer? Does anyone know what size the bolt is? it's the short valve cover bolt for a z6 head.
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Re: stripped threads for valve cover bolts (Cuong-nutz)
yeah you haev to re tap, you might have to go with a larger bolt, drill it out and tap it
i just had to do this with my header bolts, i have giant lugs in there now, haha GL
i just had to do this with my header bolts, i have giant lugs in there now, haha GL
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Re: stripped threads for valve cover bolts (Cuong-nutz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Cuong-nutz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I found out that one of threads for the valve cover bolts in the head is stripped. Bolt just spins and spins. What can I do to fix the problem? Does heli coil make anything that small? Retap? If I retap, can I still use the rubber gasket washer? Does anyone know what size the bolt is? it's the short valve cover bolt for a z6 head. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yes there are heli coils that small for that job. I bought a set of heli coils awhile back from a auto parts store. I think it was Napa(not sure though)
yes there are heli coils that small for that job. I bought a set of heli coils awhile back from a auto parts store. I think it was Napa(not sure though)
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