i think i stripped a head bolt thread in my block because i keep turning it and it doesn't tighten.

i searched and found that Helicoil and Timesert will fix this. anyone know any machine shop i could take it to get fixed. how much would it cost? or could i do it myself and if so where would i pick up a helicoil?

any help would be appreciated. thanks.

 

Can people do this without removing the head? If so, I'm curious as to how to.

 

so there's no bolt in there just the threads are gone? if so, helicoil it if you have enough room.

 

no it's wierd, i can screw the headstud in a little bit but after a while the ratchet just keeps turning and it doesn't tighten anymore, and when i look in the hole, there are some metal shavings.

where could i get a helicoil kit or a timecert kit? i heard timecert is really expensive

 

hey ur fucked, not goin to be a cheap fix

 

What motor is it? What block? What head?

What headstud?

 

B18c1 block, B16A head, Golden Eagle headstud.

 

oh wow its a headbolt? i thought ya just meant something simple. ouch.

 

what about helicoil?

 

yeah i just built this motor for nothing now and i have no money. so am i really fucked or can i fix it with helicoil or timesert?