Volvo5.0 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 What length bolt did you use? That hole is tapped really deep - it's also M7, I believe, just with an M6 head (10mm hex) - did you put an M6 bolt in by mistake ( you may realize why I am saying this...) +1 on this.... The M6 and M7 bolts both have a 10mm head, so it would be an easy mistake to put the wrong bolt in. If you're sure the hole is stripped, you're right, it's in a really bad spot to try to repair. You could try removing the main water pipe to see if you can get a straight shot at the hole. You probably want to be under the car, because if you're working from the top it will be tough to see what you're doing. If you can't get a straight shot at it or don't have enough room to use the tap, then pull the head back off. You don't want to fuck it up any more than it already is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdlimy Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Like H said, check the size of be bolt, even if you used the right one try fitting a longer one, sometimes there is more thread left in the hole and it might be enough. You have two options if the hole is stripped, redrill and tap for larger bolt and drill out the hole in the water pipe or redrill and tap for a helicoil. Job weld won't work. One other option, it's ghetto but it will probally work. Find a bolt that is slightly larger than the current one used, preferably a courser thread, force it into the hole by pushing very hard and wind it in with an air ratchet, this will force it to cut its own threads in the aluminum. It's good for a one time fix normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I went through my bag of bolts and got one that was about 5mm longer. I was able to torque it to 20 ft-lbs, and that seemed to do it. Now I just have to re-do my turbo coolant drain, I used a shitty hose clamp and I can't get it tight enough. The location is such a PITA... I went to start it with the slight coolant leak from the turbo, but the battery was dead! I put it on the trickle charger, shoulda left it on the charger last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo5.0 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I went through my bag of bolts and got one that was about 5mm longer. I was able to torque it to 20 ft-lbs, and that seemed to do it. Be careful with those small bolts. Torque spec on a M7 bolt is 17NM, which is about 12.5ft/lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 FUCK YEAH!!!!!! First try and it started right up. I still have to have the V-Band flange welded to my downpipe, but after that I'll get some videos. Now to take a shower 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdlimy Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Cool! Good job, I had no idea that bolt was bent? Here look at the pic I sent u again I might have been due to shipping and in which case I did put insurance on it! Maybe u can claim something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 It was actually because the bolt was only screwed in about 3 threads worth. Dont think it took much of a bump to bend it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Oh I didn't pay attention to that, sorry man, but like I said maybe u can use the shipping insurance I paid for to get some money back I think I insured it for 300$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAYWALKER Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 in the past i use this and it really work. http://www.permatex.com/products/product-categories/thread-compounds/thread-repair/permatex--stripped-thread-repair-kit-detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 This looks like a nice place to drop this picture. 20G - 18T - 15G 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 ^ Yup. Helps put them in perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Well I got the exhaust done and with the wideband in I took it for a real test drive. Boosting ~11psi. HOLY CRAP THIS IS FAST. I'm so amazed, it just pulls and pulls. I went past the rev limiter a few times since it was still pulling. This is the fastest car I've been in to date and I haven't even turned up the boost past the wastegate pressure. Needless to say I'm happy! Here's a quick video of it in the garage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5VbgdIBo2M&feature=youtu.be I'll get together a video with some compilation driving, idling, exhaust note and such. Any recommendations on what I should set the rev limiter to? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 7400. Sounds good! Congrats again. Coolant issues all gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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