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(@Peter Whitney)
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Had the car up on the lift and drained out some oil and it was clean. I am glad there is no coolant in the pan. I dont want a cracked block. I just want to be able to get the head off with out breaking it to see what condition the engine is in. I have been working on cars for 40 years so i know what i have to do i just wish the guy didnt break the head bolts off. It is only 3 and they are flush with the top of the head. I know the aluminum head is special but i am sure if i need to get another head i can. I do have a great machine shop i use they did a great job on my nailhead and has about 35k on it with no problems at all.


 
Posted : 18/02/2015 11:12 am
(@pfeifer)
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If you can mig weld, after soaking the broken bolts, clean the broken tops and place a large flat 7/16 washer over the center to protect the aluminum head. Turn the welder up so you get good penetration and weld a 1/2" or bigger nut to the broken stud.
TAKE your time! Start moving the nut back and forth and spray some Kroil now and then while doing this.
I have removed 30-40 broken head bolts this way.


 
Posted : 18/02/2015 12:22 pm
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