killer 14
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posted February 26, 2012 05:48 PM
help please
Hey guys I have a vavle cover leak I was trying to fix it and tighten it a little to much and snapped the bolt. Any advice will be helpful thank you guys
   
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zx12mark
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posted February 26, 2012 06:10 PM
take the valve cover all the way off.do you have any threads showing to clamp some needle nose visegrip pliers to loosen.if not see if you can get the treads that are broke off in the head to loosen with a stubby straight blade.next try to use a right angle drill to tap and use an easy out.if not your fucked and gonna have to remove the head or engine..........
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killer 14
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posted February 26, 2012 06:37 PM
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take the valve cover all the way off.do you have any threads showing to clamp some needle nose visegrip pliers to loosen.if not see if you can get the treads that are broke off in the head to loosen with a stubby straight blade.next try to use a right angle drill to tap and use an easy out.if not your fucked and gonna have to remove the head or engine..........
thanks I'm gonna give it a shot in the morning
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venomous_zx
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posted February 26, 2012 08:49 PM
Best bet is an easy out. Good luck be gentle
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Y2KZX12R
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posted February 27, 2012 04:35 AM
Take that one cam cap off that has the broken bolt and work on it on the bench. you will have much better luck getting it out then.
If you cant get it out then you will have to drill it and use an easy out. Maybe even helicoil the threads after.
Be careful not to ruin that cap. its machined and matched to the head.
Just a note since these bolts bottom out and are snug , tightening them more wont tighten the valve cover seal and or stop a leak. there shouldered bolts. You need to put a thin washer under the head of the bolt. This will apply more crush force on the seals and gasket.
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killer 14
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posted February 27, 2012 05:49 AM
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Take that one cam cap off that has the broken bolt and work on it on the bench. you will have much better luck getting it out then.
If you cant get it out then you will have to drill it and use an easy out. Maybe even helicoil the threads after.
Be careful not to ruin that cap. its machined and matched to the head.
Just a note since these bolts bottom out and are snug , tightening them more wont tighten the valve cover seal and or stop a leak. there shouldered bolts. You need to put a thin washer under the head of the bolt. This will apply more crush force on the seals and gasket.
thanks that's wat I was doing putting the washers but got a little to happy lol now I'm on a mission
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zx12mark
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posted February 27, 2012 07:15 AM
always use a inch pound torque wrench set at the value the manual says.it`s the only chance ya got.
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zx12mark
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posted February 27, 2012 08:06 AM
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Take that one cam cap off that has the broken bolt and work on it on the bench. you will have much better luck getting it out then.
If you cant get it out then you will have to drill it and use an easy out. Maybe even helicoil the threads after.
Be careful not to ruin that cap. its machined and matched to the head.
Just a note since these bolts bottom out and are snug , tightening them more wont tighten the valve cover seal and or stop a leak. there shouldered bolts. You need to put a thin washer under the head of the bolt. This will apply more crush force on the seals and gasket.
sorry for the wrong info on my part.i did`nt get the manual out to refresh my old brain.it`s been 3 years since i adjusted mine the last time.it is amazing that the bolt broke before cracking that big cam cap....when you install the cap tighten each bolt a little moving around till all are seated.the cap wobbles a little on the cams.......at least you DO NOT
have to remove the head or engine thank god...........
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killer 14
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posted February 27, 2012 11:17 AM
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Take that one cam cap off that has the broken bolt and work on it on the bench. you will have much better luck getting it out then.
If you cant get it out then you will have to drill it and use an easy out. Maybe even helicoil the threads after.
Be careful not to ruin that cap. its machined and matched to the head.
Just a note since these bolts bottom out and are snug , tightening them more wont tighten the valve cover seal and or stop a leak. there shouldered bolts. You need to put a thin washer under the head of the bolt. This will apply more crush force on the seals and gasket.
sorry for the wrong info on my part.i did`nt get the manual out to refresh my old brain.it`s been 3 years since i adjusted mine the last time.it is amazing that the bolt broke before cracking that big cam cap....when you install the cap tighten each bolt a little moving around till all are seated.the cap wobbles a little on the cams.......at least you DO NOT
have to remove the head or engine thank god...........
yeah thank god I'm gonna give it a shot after work thanks
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killer 14
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posted February 29, 2012 08:05 PM
got the screw out does any body know where i could get the best deal on a valve cover gasket
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