Head strengthening mod
05-21-2006, 07:44 PM
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the ss sealing ring the factory uses just locks the plug in. there really is not much torque on the plug itself. an impact would help, just hit the trigger lightly. again, the best way is to use the perfect size allen socket, then put a good amount of force to undo it over a 5 second period, then a quick tug.
ZUL8R- sorry to hear your having probs man. if you drill really slow you may be able to control the metal shavings from the drill, but they won't make it to the combustion chamber, but some may fall into the water passage. not a huge deal. if you get a little magnetic probe, you would prolly be able to retrieve them all. if worse comes to worse, you could weld an old extension or something on them.
ZUL8R- sorry to hear your having probs man. if you drill really slow you may be able to control the metal shavings from the drill, but they won't make it to the combustion chamber, but some may fall into the water passage. not a huge deal. if you get a little magnetic probe, you would prolly be able to retrieve them all. if worse comes to worse, you could weld an old extension or something on them.
05-22-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ZU L8R
I tried it and there all stripped now. Gonna try drilling and easyouts next. Should be fun. Stupid **** always happens to me
Crazy idea but who knows: how about using that chemical metal bonding stuff to "glue-weld" a socket or a bolt on the stud?
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05-22-2006, 01:52 PM
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I never got that stud out, it's just like halfway in there. I had it all back together before I even posted there was a problem. I reallly don't care anymore, because the more time and effort I put in this car, the less I get out of it, it seems.
05-22-2006, 01:55 PM
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man Chris I am sorry you're having so many little problems.
This is why I am paying someone to do this job. If they strip a bolt or *** something up they will have to fix it free of charge.
This is why I am paying someone to do this job. If they strip a bolt or *** something up they will have to fix it free of charge.
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05-22-2006, 01:59 PM
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I was just impatient and thought that bur in the threads wouldn't be a big deal, but it was. I should have taken the time to fix it. Oh well, my loss.
Scott, you may want to double check the other orders that go out to make sure the threads aren't jacked up from the vise.
Scott, you may want to double check the other orders that go out to make sure the threads aren't jacked up from the vise.
05-22-2006, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
I was just impatient and thought that bur in the threads wouldn't be a big deal, but it was. I should have taken the time to fix it. Oh well, my loss.
Scott, you may want to double check the other orders that go out to make sure the threads aren't jacked up from the vise.
Scott, you may want to double check the other orders that go out to make sure the threads aren't jacked up from the vise.
05-22-2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
I was just impatient and thought that bur in the threads wouldn't be a big deal, but it was. I should have taken the time to fix it. Oh well, my loss.
Scott, you may want to double check the other orders that go out to make sure the threads aren't jacked up from the vise.
Scott, you may want to double check the other orders that go out to make sure the threads aren't jacked up from the vise.
man chris, i hope you atleast put the rtv on the threads to seal it up
sucks to get that far into it and not get them all completely installed.
05-23-2006, 05:34 PM
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Way to go Matt! Glad it finally came loose.
OT - Jeremy and I have dyno time Friday morning at NLP. Wanna Go?
OT - Jeremy and I have dyno time Friday morning at NLP. Wanna Go?
Originally Posted by ZU L8R
hahahaha victory is mine!!! I hate these little ****ers. Hopefully everything else goes smoothly
05-24-2006, 08:25 AM
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OverZealous,
Hey Bro. My car is Finally done and am picking it up later today so I can break in the engine and get it tuned this Saturday. Going to drive 200 miles today, 200 miles thursday, 300-400 miles Friday, 100-200 miles Sat a.m. before tune. I heard the exhaust yesterday and it sounds bad ***. Sounds like a V8 at idle. Can you check to see when my stud kit will be shipping cuz I'd like to get it on the car before the dyno if possible. Thanks Bro.
Hey Bro. My car is Finally done and am picking it up later today so I can break in the engine and get it tuned this Saturday. Going to drive 200 miles today, 200 miles thursday, 300-400 miles Friday, 100-200 miles Sat a.m. before tune. I heard the exhaust yesterday and it sounds bad ***. Sounds like a V8 at idle. Can you check to see when my stud kit will be shipping cuz I'd like to get it on the car before the dyno if possible. Thanks Bro.
05-24-2006, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by tig488
if you dont mind, whats the charge for installing those?
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$110 for the bolts
$335 for me to be able to use my 16psi setting.
Priceless
