mikev Posted September 13 Posted September 13 i snapped one of my valve cover bolts while changing the gaskets this morning. going to have to figure out if I want to attempt to fix it myself or bring it somewhere. any advice appreciated.
gstallons Posted September 13 Posted September 13 If you can purchase a lh drill bit you can use a centerpunch to get the center of the broken bolt. then use the lh drill bit to snag the bolt and spin it out. 1 1
Scud Posted September 13 Posted September 13 If you're not already comfortable with this type of work, a cylinder head is maybe not the best place to learn. I'd phone a friend or take it to a shop. But if you do want to try it yourself, a picture would be helpful so we can see what you have to work with. Meanwhile, it would certainly not hurt to apply some penetrating oil to broken stud - and set some anti-seize compound out for your re-assembly. 4
Pressureangle Posted September 13 Posted September 13 Let's have a photo. As stated, left-handed drill bits are a good investment. If you're ham-fisted and meat headed as I am. *if* you have anything protruding above the gasket surface, you can clean everything spotless with acetone and JB weld (or actual weld, if equipment) a nut to the broken part. A handy welder can make it happen even if it's a bit below surface. 3
gstallons Posted September 13 Posted September 13 4 hours ago, mikev said: i snapped one of my valve cover bolts while changing the gaskets this morning. going to have to figure out if I want to attempt to fix it myself or bring it somewhere. any advice appreciated. Post a pic and we will discuss it . 1
mikev Posted September 13 Author Posted September 13 I am probably going to take it to a shop, not sure this is the right learning opportunity for me, but will post pics for you all to review tomorrow. 3
gstallons Posted September 13 Posted September 13 IDK how old you are but this will not be the last one.......Get used to it and start trying. 1
audiomick Posted September 14 Posted September 14 3 hours ago, gstallons said: .....Get used to it and start trying. Yes, but not neccesarily on a cylinder head. They're too expensive and rare to practice on. 1
gstallons Posted September 14 Posted September 14 Ahhhh , you just don't know what all I have f'd up all through the years... Now , for your situation. Did you break it when you were tightening the valve cover ? if so , you will have no problem removing it. When you retighten these they will take about the same torque as a Phillips screw. 2
audiomick Posted September 14 Posted September 14 10 minutes ago, gstallons said: Ahhhh , you just don't know what all I have f'd up all through the years... I, of course, have never ruined a bolt, nut or screw in my entire life. Ever. Really. Oh, look, there's a flying pig... 2 2
Pressureangle Posted September 14 Posted September 14 33 minutes ago, gstallons said: Ahhhh , you just don't know what all I have f'd up all through the years... The shorter list is 'what have I *not* f'd up through the years'. 1 2
Pressureangle Posted September 14 Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, mikev said: Was that tightening or loosening? Looks like you might still have a bit sticking above the gasket surface. 1
docc Posted September 14 Posted September 14 13 minutes ago, Pressureangle said: Was that tightening or loosening? Looks like you might still have a bit sticking above the gasket surface. Makes a big difference on the extraction opportunities . . . 1
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