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I have a 94 ex and was leaking oil from valve cover do to untight vc bolts when I bought it. I can't get the 3 front bolts to tighten as the metal dalls in cylinder head r stripped. Can I get replacements or am I stuck replacing the cylinder head? I can't even find such a part. Don't know if it's made separate or machined in from factory. Please help!!!
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Probably overtightened and stripped the threads out of the holes in the aluminum head. If one is real careful and has the equipment and a steady hand, this might be repaired using heli-coil thread inserts or similar product.
Each situation is different, each needs to be evaluated for feasibility.
Each situation is different, each needs to be evaluated for feasibility.
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Time-Sert repair is another opton but more expensive.
Fortunately, there is very good access to those cylinder head holes and if you use patience, steady hand, and (optionally) a drill with a bubble level the repair is pretty straightforward. Or, you can just free-hand it like maestro Ezone probably does
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I kinda expect the valve cover might only have to be removed but a sparse few times in the engines lifetime. It's not like a person goes out and adjusts valves every other weekend LOL
FWIW some thread insert instructions might already suggest using a locking agent during installation.
I'll strongly recommend having a helper hold a running shop-vac nozzle close enough to suck up all of the metal shavings as you (OP) drill the hole so they don't get into the engine.
Use a shop vac that will never see the inside of the house (or car) because engine oil sucked into the hose makes a mess for a long time.
I'll sure freehand when I can but I will use or improvise guides if I feel it necessary for a good outcome in critical areas.
FWIW some thread insert instructions might already suggest using a locking agent during installation.
I'll strongly recommend having a helper hold a running shop-vac nozzle close enough to suck up all of the metal shavings as you (OP) drill the hole so they don't get into the engine.
Use a shop vac that will never see the inside of the house (or car) because engine oil sucked into the hose makes a mess for a long time.
Or, you can just free-hand it like maestro Ezone probably does
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I had to tap out block holes for a starter a long time ago. It was a tight squeeze and I should have broke down and purchased an angle drill but, I cheaped out and went ahead without one. Needless to say a bolt can't fasten correctly if it doesn't go in straight..Lol