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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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How bad is it to drive with a missing header bolt?

The one on the driver side in the back is missing. I figure this is why I am getting a ticking sound when I step on the gas.
Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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Yea, thats prob it. I couldnt image it being that bad without it... just obviously have an exhaust leak. If it were my car, I would drive it if I needed to.
Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Are all the other bolts tight?
Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Yea, thats prob it. I couldnt image it being that bad without it... just obviously have an exhaust leak. If it were my car, I would drive it if I needed to.
I don't need to drive it, but the weather is nice so I took it into work today - :P

All the bolts are tight. I am just tired of the ticking sound and the exhaust leak. I am told I smell like Gas from my wife - :P

Is there an easy way to get this bolt in? It's in a very tight space.
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