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Apr 22, 2009 | 08:17 PM

MumBleZ_94gsR

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header bolts stripped

the header bolt holes are stipped in the inside and cant tighten my bolts all the way down...and ideas to bolt up the headers to spec?

Apr 23, 2009 | 12:22 PM

MumBleZ_94gsR

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Re: header bolts stripped

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Apr 23, 2009 | 02:06 PM

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Re: header bolts stripped

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Do a google search for Helicoil or time serts

Apr 23, 2009 | 09:25 PM

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Re: header bolts stripped

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the header bolt holes are stipped in the inside and cant tighten my bolts all the way down...and ideas to bolt up the headers to spec?

Who is the idiot that cross-threaded or overtorqued the bolts?

People need to learn that you can f*ck up Aluminum QUICK!

Time Sert, if you want it done RIGHT. Heli-Coil is probably acceptable.

Apr 23, 2009 | 10:29 PM

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Re: header bolts stripped

why is this in all motor?

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