Hello All,
I changed my Inlet Manifold Gasket and Rocker/Cam Cover Gasket this afternoon. All went surprisingly well until I found out how much of a cheapskate the previous owner was.
(Why do people bodge things up that only cost a couple of quid to replace
)
Firstly, the Inlet Gasket had a load of instant gasket around it. Not an issue, I just cleaned it all off and fitted the new gasket.
Now, rather than buying a new Rocker/Cam Cover Gasket the previous owner just tightened a couple of the bolts so tight that they have stripped the thread so now don't go on as tight as they should.
(according to the tightening sequence, it is bolts 1, 2, 3, 4 & 8)
It is holding for now, but obviously it isn't going to stay like this. I was wondering what would you guys recommend to do with it?
I'm not buying a new head. I know that much!
Would it be best to cut a new thread for the bolts in the head? (I would get all 15 redone anyway)
Or would it be best to drill, and heli coil?
Any other suggestions welcome!
Thanks in advance!