Help- Need Quick Advice With Stripped Head!!!!!!!
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Help- Need Quick Advice With Stripped Head!!!!!!!
alright guys. My truck has a HUGE exhause leak so i take off my hood and see where it's coming from. Turns out TWO of the studs that hold my header to the head STRIPPED and FELL OUT.
So basically, the HEAD itself is stripped. The header is 1/4 of an inch from the head where those two studs should have been.
MY question is.
1. Will it hurt to drive my truck with that 1/4 inch gap in between the head and headers?
2. what should i do to fix this problem? Obviously machine shop, but will it be fixable with a helicoil or what??
CRAP. HELP!!!
thanks
So basically, the HEAD itself is stripped. The header is 1/4 of an inch from the head where those two studs should have been.
MY question is.
1. Will it hurt to drive my truck with that 1/4 inch gap in between the head and headers?
2. what should i do to fix this problem? Obviously machine shop, but will it be fixable with a helicoil or what??
CRAP. HELP!!!
thanks
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I wouldn't drive with the header leaking like that. Without the exhaust directed away from the motor, it could possible burn a valve.
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Yes. I'm SURE it is stripped. The damn stud came out with ALL the threads filled with metal(ie the head!).
What are the chances of burning a valve or doing damage??? I REALLY need this for work tomorrow, but if chances of damage are good, then i guess I'll find an alternative.
PLEASE helP!
Thanks for the fast replies fellas. I'm really greatfull.
What are the chances of burning a valve or doing damage??? I REALLY need this for work tomorrow, but if chances of damage are good, then i guess I'll find an alternative.
PLEASE helP!
Thanks for the fast replies fellas. I'm really greatfull.
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