Valve cover bolt broken

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Apr 8, 2013

JuiceboxEH2

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Valve cover bolt broken

Went to change my valve cover bolts and one snapped. Went to use an easy out but it looks like the bit my buddy used was a tad too big. I'm just wondering if I can salvage this somehow or do I have to take it somewhere? Can I drive with just 4 on? I need opinions. Thanks.

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Apr 10, 2013

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Re: Valve cover bolt broken

If you can't get it out you should take it to a repair facility or machine shop.

Driving it without that one most likely will result in an oil leak.

-R

Apr 13, 2013

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Re: Valve cover bolt broken

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Originally Posted by TheRepairMan

If you can't get it out you should take it to a repair facility or machine shop.

Driving it without that one most likely will result in an oil leak.

-R

^ This, Get a new bolt or your engine bay will become a oily mess