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boustie
30-04-2011, 17:42
When removing water pump one bolt head sheared off, stud extracter has snapped part of the head and looks like someone has been at the other (right hand side of pic).
Any ideas I really dont want a new head.
Thankyou..........

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/boustie/IMAG0705.jpg?t=1304181667
GTphil
30-04-2011, 17:48
My machine shop removed the ones in my old head and re-tapped the head and supplied some new bolts to use also:)

Obviously the was more expensive than doing it myself;)

So it's more than fixable:)
boostjunky
30-04-2011, 18:29
I've used a helicoil repair in a similar situation before, aluminium is soft so it's easy to drill and tap prior to winding in the repair section.

Might be worth giving it a go, although the further damage you've caused is not going to help things.
boustie
30-04-2011, 19:14
I've messed this one up.
Guybrush
30-04-2011, 20:49
Buy some instant gasket, see how long it holds up.
boustie
30-04-2011, 21:14
just went to take head off then i thought why not just seal it up it, there s plenty bolt holes to hold the pump in place ????
Guybrush
30-04-2011, 21:32
just went to take head off then i thought why not just seal it up it, there s plenty bolt holes to hold the pump in place ????

Like my last post said :cooter:
It's worth a shot :)
boostjunky
30-04-2011, 23:16
You stay classy San Diego! :cooter:
dangerous dave
30-04-2011, 23:36
You stay classy San Diego! :cooter:


"instant gasket" works 60% of the time....


everytime..
Guybrush
01-05-2011, 08:04
"instant gasket" works 60% of the time....


everytime..

Dude, that has to be the best response to a post ive ever read :laugh:
boustie
01-05-2011, 10:28
OK looks like ill take head off, needs doing proper:cry:

Any tips engine is out of car, do i need to mess with timing or just remove pushrods and keep in order and dont move crank.
dangerous dave
01-05-2011, 14:28
Cam will be unaffected as it's in the bottom end. Just take it all apart and try keep things in the original slots, but you will need to set your clearances etc. It's pretty straight forward. Leave the dizzy gear alone.
boustie
01-05-2011, 18:23
thankyou head off and new one found