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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: RjCapp

Exactly what I had mentioned.
Install a hela coil and repair those damaged threads.
Problem solved.
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ORIGINAL: Fritzwm

Well, talked to the wrench today. He says one of the bolts has pulled out of the engine case. The last time it pulled a couple of threads so he locktited it. It evidently did not hold, RATS!!!!!!!!!
helicoil both bolts, so you don't have to go back in like I did when the second one pulled.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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Did the warm up/cool down cycles get done properly.Did anyone check to see if the cylinder spigot has started to move up?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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I certainly would hope that this repair will be at no charge?? If not, find yourself another wrench .
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Default RE: blown head gasket.

Look for any grooves worn into the gasket surface on both the head and cylinder even though the faulty stud threads have been found.....if a head gasket leaks enough a groove can get cut into either surface.
 
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