Do both rows of intake/exhaust manifold mounting studs go through to the water jacket? I know the lower row of studs does, but do the upper ones go all the way through as well? I'm having zero luck drilling out the broken stud with the broken bolt extractor in it, and this is consuming WAY too much of my time. The left hand drill (cobalt) couldn't get in there. My next step is a diamond carbide type drill bit, but I'm willing to deal with an exhaust leak if that top front stud (right next to the thermostat housing) won't leak water.
Thanks,
Jim
Speed Dragon
04-18-2006, 08:06 AM
It probably doesn't but I can't remember for sure. If you use a new gasket, it may not leak exhaust at all.
bherder
04-18-2006, 08:50 AM
Well, consider that if you decide to live with an exhaust leak, not only will you have to listen to it all the time... But may lead to ruining the valve, and you'd be pulling the head then anyway...
Just a thought.. ;)
Jimal Temus
04-18-2006, 08:54 AM
Well, consider that if you decide to live with an exhaust leak, not only will you have to listen to it all the time... But may lead to ruining the valve, and you'd be pulling the head then anyway...
Just a thought.. ;)
Great, just when I thought I was going to sleep tonight for a change... ;)
The left hand twist drill bits were no better than the other bits, mainly because of the broken easy out. At this point I'm going to comparison shop between getting the broken stud removed, possibly getting the hole Helicoiled and the head resurfaced and just getting a reman head.
Thanks,
Jim
Dodgevanman
04-18-2006, 10:44 AM
A reman. head isn't that expensive or even a good used head.
Jimal Temus
04-18-2006, 12:26 PM
Time to accept that I screwed this thing up, and get it fixed. Autozone sells a reman. head for about $260, so I'm going that route. Not to sound like a jackass (or at least more of a jackass than my previous posts would make me seem) but I just don't have the time to chase around trying to get my current head fixed. I also have a growing list of projects around our house that the lack of a running truck is holding up.
Thanks again for all the help and advise. Of the various forums I've been on for my various cars, this one by far has been the most helpful.
Thanks,
Jim
bherder
04-18-2006, 07:17 PM
Time to accept that I screwed this thing up, and get it fixed. Autozone sells a reman. head for about $260, so I'm going that route. Not to sound like a jackass (or at least more of a jackass than my previous posts would make me seem) but I just don't have the time to chase around trying to get my current head fixed. I also have a growing list of projects around our house that the lack of a running truck is holding up.
Thanks again for all the help and advise. Of the various forums I've been on for my various cars, this one by far has been the most helpful.
Thanks,
Jim
More than welcome there Jim... Sorry I (we) may have caused you to lose a night's sleep, ;) .... But I'll tell ya, I learned long ago (As I'm sure almost everyone in this forum has) it pays (hugely) to do it right the first time around... ;)
Plus I'm sure we've all got our stories about "Ohhhhh maaan... This is not a good thing..." (Usually preceeded by #$^!*#!@*!!!! ) and I've got MY share, believe me...
Dodgevanman
04-19-2006, 06:51 AM
As a former auto mechanic, I know exactly how you feel Jimal. $260 is damn good price for a complete head. Go with a Fel-pro head gasket.
