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cylinder and head leaking
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:48 am
by filthyfingers
my dumbass bolted on one of the four bolts too tight and it broke, the screw broke right on the case. when i start it up i feel air shooting out next to were its missing the bolt. so question is can i put on more gaskets or even some metal to metal sealant stuff to keep the seal? right now im thinking the worst and its trashed.. btw its off a 2001 elite s. im all bummed out
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:29 am
by losthope
you have to pull it apart and drill and tap it. get a new bolt and torq it properly
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:40 am
by keithw
If you are lucky when you take it apart you can get the broken bit out and the threads on the case won't be buggered. The torque spec for these is like 7 ft/lbs, not a bunch. I use a 1/4" drive ratchet handle and can get them plenty tight.
keithw
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:50 am
by Kenny_McCormic
An experienced mechanic should be able to get it out for you.
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:29 pm
by gobucks
if there is any of the bolt sticking out when you take the head off, then go to auto zone and rent a stud remover, this thing saved my butt by getting a head bolt out of a ford engine that i was doing the head gasket on.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:47 am
by mousewheels
1) Since the bolt was not seized in position, it will should take very little torque to remove. If there's a bit sticking out after you remove the cyl, cut a slot with a Dremel tool mounted up with a cutoff wheel. Align your cut tangent to the bore. That way if you slip or cut too deep (into the case) there will be no leak path past the gasket. Then just use a screwdriver.
Note: Putting a slot on the broken bolt will make it difficult to start the drill part of the drill/tap path. If the slot does not work see next idea
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2) Consider checking with an experienced welder. They often can get broken bolts and studs out without thread damage.
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:37 am
by filthyfingers
okay, i took it all apart and found out that it broke off right under the case so nothings sticking out
. i'll try to drill it out and put a helicoil insert into it and that should hopefully be it. i'll try to get pictures just incase this happens to anyone else.
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:02 am
by DorkoElite303
....you could just put it on the sells forum. or put it on ebay and let all of us fight for it:-)
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:20 am
by Kenny_McCormic
Drill and easy out.