Blk003GT

i stripped out a header bolt SOMEHOW it was a PITA to fix it. i had to drill through the manifold and into the head and then run a bigger drill bit just thru the manifold so the tap would fit thru. used a 3/8" into the head (meant to only run the 3/8 thru the manifold but went a little far) and then used a bigger drill bit thru the manifold. then ran a 12mm 1.75 tap into the manifold and head(soldered the tap into a socket and used a rachet with oil on the tap) and then put the bolt thru. it acutally worked. so hopefully it holds. its a big thread pitch so i shouldnt have any issues but it was a real pita. woulda been easier if i would have taken the manifold off but i was too lazy to do it lol. i was just excited that i fixed it relativly easy

Moonshine

HA! Did you cross thread it or are you so strong you really...stripped it.

WhiteFoxGT

4.6 manifold studs snapping are a super common issue. You do know that its an 8x1.25 thread right? Lol you musta hogged that hole way out

Moonshine

Stripped and snapped are pretty different.

Blk003GT

NO clue how it happened. It just stipped. Ya I know its way bigger I didnt mean to drill it out that big

PurpleIcedGT

"well why dont ya cry abt it?" -ace ventura

Blk003GT

well i already did lol

Moonshine

I usually spin bolts/nuts counterclockwise til I feel a click then thread in. 60% of the time it works every time.