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Old 20 August 2009, 11:15 PM
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Default Broken Rocker cover bolt?

I over tightened a bolt when refitting today and now some of the thread is stuck in the head.

I am going to try and get the broken piece out tomorrow, if all goes wrong and I have to swap the head can I reuse the head bolts?
Old 20 August 2009, 11:52 PM
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yes you can reuse head bolts , try and weld nut onto wots left ov snapped bolt
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Thanks 34srm

I think I may have to dril and tap it not enough sticking out to weld to, got a spare head to hand in case I **** it.
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sorry to but in , iv,e done the same thing , its on the drivers side, bottom left bolt, i havent a clue what to do , iv,e bought some easy out and 2.5 mm drill bits , but i cant reach the bolt , any ideas , thanks for your time. vic
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