Unfortunately this is one of the most over looked parts of the heads when they are rebuilt. I would guess the threads were baggered up before you removed this bolt. try running a tap in the bolt hole. good luck. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Thu, 9 Sep 1999, Todd Last wrote: > In the continuing adventure of changing the coolant in my '88 Westy, > because I really like the look of the blue VW coolant, I was reattaching > the splash guards over the heads ( the ones that cover the head drain > bolts) and I am afraid that I have misstheaded the exhaust bolt for the > cylinder that is above the oil filter. I managed to get the bolt about > 1/2 way in before I noticed that it was not going in straight. > > Now what do I do? Have I just destroyed my new rebuilt head? (The one on > the Westy, not mine) > > Thanks, > > Todd > '88 Westy > > > P.S. Let this be a lesson to never rush a job because it is getting dark > and raining. > |
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