I think I may do that. Accuracy is tough when you are on your back holding a droplight in your teeth. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:00 AM Subject: Re: Header bolts broken
>I once had to put helicoils in the exhaust header holes for #1 cylinder > with the engine in the van. At least there was room to work on that > one. Of course, I have a right angle drill. > > What I did was cut a short length of 2X2 wood and drilled holes near > each end (using a drill press for accuracy). One hole was the size for > the drill bit and the other hole was the size for the tap. That way I > had guides for keeping things straight. > > Mike > > > > Cullen Stewart wrote: >> The worst has happened. After very patiently removing the nuts and bolts >> on my wbx I twisted 2 off and still have 1 to go. They are flush with the >> head and have nothing to grab onto. What are my options with out removing >> the head. They are obviously not grade 5 or 8, but good old garbage grade >> 2 considering they twisted off with a minimum amount off force. Is it >> possible to helicoil these while in the van? >> |
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