Stripped cylinder head bolt?!?!
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I checked it on all the other bolts on 40 then 60 again and it was fine. Bolt 10 has maybe sheared some of its thread or ive not cleared all the oil etc out of the hole.
Is the block harder than the bolts so its less likely ive sheared the thread in the block?! New bolt??
Due to have it back on the road tomorrow. Just waiting for rocker cover back from painting
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Devastated. This corner is the same corner ive had a slight oil leave from since i got it and the reason i rebuilt it all. Probably the reason it was leaking because someone just nipped the bolt and didnt tighten it fully.
Needs some big help now. Gutted. Its practically built up ready to go
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Stripped cylinder head bolt?!?!
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I can do it with the block in the engine still?
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Stripped cylinder head bolt?!?!
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The kit was like 400 dollors on the website. Not cheap like!! Have you seen it done before Jamie? Luckily i have an engine specialist 10 mins away from where i had my head done but if i can save a wedge and do a good job then ill try.
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I would also suggest at this stage that you look into ARP Racing stud kits a tad pricier than new bolts, but they are re-usable.
ARP - The Official Site | Volkswagen Kits
Timeserts are more effective than helicoils imho, if yours is a decent machine shop, then they probably have heard of them.
When I had the mis-fortune to break 3 exhaust studs on my 90, I had them timeserted, I think it was about 100 usd for the 3 of them, but it was worth it.
The Machinest who did it has since retired and I haven't found a new one yet…..
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Im well happy. Even more when its done.
Deandubya the bolts are Victor Reinz bolts so they are good ones and they are all intact when i took them out.
After an inspection im adamant that the thread in the block was nakered before hand as only a fraction of the torn thread came out yet nearly all of the thread was stripped.
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Stripped cylinder head bolt?!?!
Not to sound stupid and state the obvious ( but I’m going to lol ) once you’ve stripped back down to the block make sure you cover the entire surface with a few layers of duct tape ( gafa tape ) and only leave the thread hole they will be working on exposed, as I’m sure you’re aware you can’t afford to take any chances with swarf and once they done make sure you blow out the repaired thread and the taped surface so it’s completely clean before removing the tape. If you haven’t got a compressor you can buy cans of compressed air, brake cleaner also helps to get bits mobile in conjunction with air and so on. You get the idea. Good luck man and let us know how you get on
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Stripped cylinder head bolt?!?!
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3 Kids
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( and the Mrs )
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I can tell you before I found out that they were one use only,,,,, I reused a set, 3 months later I was replacing the gasket again…..but using new bolts.
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Fingers crossed now for a repair asap then it will tie in nicely to get my rocker cover and fan shroud back from the bodyshop. Cheers for the tips advice and support guys. Update soon
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Hopefully now things are beginning to thaw you might get some progress ?
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Head is on and set up and timing done. Feel chuffed to bits!!!!
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What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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