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Xtremewheels
25th June 2008, 13:10
Right, just had the worst day.

Problem; Rocker cover bolt has snapped off, end result I can't tighten the rocker cover which = oil leak.

It's on a 2000 vtr 90bhp silver top engine.

Now since the screw that the bolt goes onto is attached to the engine under the rocker cover how do I go about replacing it, what needs replacing and how much is it going to cost :wall:

I'll post some pictures up Asap.
WelshyUK
25th June 2008, 13:36
How about drilling it out, sleeve the hole and cut in a new thread that would sort the problem!
3cott
25th June 2008, 13:40
You want a heli coil kit
Xtremewheels
25th June 2008, 13:41
You want a heli coil kit

Ok, what is this? and how much are they lol.
3cott
25th June 2008, 13:44
There about £25. All you do is drill the snaped studd out then screw a heli coil in(makes a new thred)
Xtremewheels
25th June 2008, 13:54
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9977/p6250266sx5.jpg

As you can see, it's snapped below the cover.

Any idea where I can get a heli coil then mate?
3cott
25th June 2008, 13:58
Cromwells tools
Xtremewheels
25th June 2008, 13:59
And that well deffo sort the above problem?
WelshyUK
25th June 2008, 14:00
The heli coil won't work without a new sleeve going in otherwise the bolt will need changing and the rocker cover will need drilling also the gasket will need trimming. Too much hassle when as I said before drill it out drop a sleeve in then use the heli-coil to re-thread!
Noddy
25th June 2008, 14:04
if you take the cover off, surely you should be able to get a pair of pliers around the end of the bolt and twist it out!?!?!
renagademaster4
25th June 2008, 14:07
remove the rocker cover u should be able to onloosen it with sum mole grips and then replace it , failing that get a set of stud extractors (easy-outs) simply drill a small hole in the centre of the stud (use a centre punch to help) and screw in the easy-out , it has an oppisite thread an if u apply pressure while screwing it in anti-clockwise it should unscrew , a used the same technic on ma exhaust manifold studs a few days ago worked a treat :y:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/20084/Automotive/Mechanics-Tools/Stud-Extractor-Set-8-Pc

http://peugeot.mainspot.net/tips/tools_02.jpg