Broke a head bolt what are my options?
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From: Duluth, Ga
Car: 91 RS
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T56
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Broke a head bolt what are my options?
I got my old manafolds and y-pipe off. But I got one bolt broken off in the head.
Im Curious what my options are dp i have to pull the heads off and get them fixed. If so how much would that cost.
Should I go ahead and order the 330hp crate from gm?
I dont want to put to much money into the engine itself cause I had been plaining to replace it.
the slp headers and y pipe looks like they will make a huge improvment over the stock.
Im Curious what my options are dp i have to pull the heads off and get them fixed. If so how much would that cost.
Should I go ahead and order the 330hp crate from gm?
I dont want to put to much money into the engine itself cause I had been plaining to replace it.
the slp headers and y pipe looks like they will make a huge improvment over the stock.
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Go to the local auto parts dealer and get a bolt extractor. Its not expensive and you can do it w/ the head still on the car. Basically you drill a tinny hole in the broken bolt. Then a little bigger hole. Then you insert the bolt extractor into the broken bolt and use a wrench to back the bolt out. That simple.
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From: Duluth, Ga
Car: 91 RS
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Auburn Pro / 3.42
it's the one all the way back on the drivers side so i cant get a drill on it. So off the tpi come and then the head.
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Re: Broke a head bolt what are my options?
Originally posted by 91RS5speed
Should I go ahead and order the 330hp crate from gm?
I dont want to put to much money into the engine itself cause I had been plaining to replace it.
Should I go ahead and order the 330hp crate from gm?
I dont want to put to much money into the engine itself cause I had been plaining to replace it.
If it were mine and money was not the primary concern, (usually is for me) and I didn't have to drive it to work tomorrow, I'd probably be tempted to swap it out as you are.
Just some things to consider...Do as you like.
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