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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Default bugeye ht/coil pack bolt thread rounded off !!!!

hi all , just changed spark plugs , got to the last one , on my bugeye wrx , and the bolt that holds the ht / coil pack lead to the block , the threads have rounded off on the engine , so the bolt will not fasten the lead ,

question is, what the hell do i do now , and will the lead blow off while not fastened down . any advice appreitiated .

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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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What size bolt is it?
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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not sure what size ,, just read back over what i put , might not make sense . its the thread on the engine block thats gone , so the bolt wont screw in , to hold the ht lead in place . will the lead be safe not fasstened down
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Yeah I understood what you meant fella, just that it is doubtful if the whole thread will have stripped. If you let me know what size it is I may have some longer spares which will nip up right at the bottom of the thread...
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Yeah I understood what you meant fella, although it is doubtful that the whole thread will have stripped. If you let me know what size it is I may have some longer spares which should nip up right at the bottom of the thread...
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