Sorry couldn’t be there
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Topic: Sorry couldn’t be there
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Subject: Sorry couldn’t be there
Date Posted: 09 May 2009 at 10:22pm
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Sorry I couldn't make it ya'll... Figures - I went to cure a 'small' exhaust leak in my '86GT (header gasket was leaking making it sound like a diesel) and turned it into a huge leak when one of the exhaust bolts snapped off in the head.  Heading off tomorrow to once again search for an angle drill, and/or swing the engine to drill it out. Bleah. |
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 09 May 2009 at 10:54pm
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Yep, I always warn everyone, a simple manifold job has a 50/50 shot of turning into a major nightmare. You really think trying to drill and tap that sucker is going to work? I have never actually heard of anyone getting a clean drill and then tap while the head is still on the car. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 7:59am
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You were conspicuous by your absence. -------------  Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 10:13am
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Me too...had to work:(
------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 7:49pm
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Well - don't know if it'll hold yet (had to stop for dinner), but I got it drilled out, and ran a tap down it a couple of turns (stopped as I felt the tap was going to break off in the hole - now THAT is a huge problem, trust me!!!). Cranked a stud in there, so then the threads only have to get abused once. Anyhow, we'll see tomorrow if it all holds together! |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 11:23pm
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So John, did you have to tilt the cradle and/or use a right-angle drill to get at the broken exhaust bolt?
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Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 6:21am
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Right angle drill. Almost had to swing the cradle as well, but managed without. |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 9:04pm
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Well..... whir whir.... vrooooom! puuuuurrrrrrrrr..... No more leak up top! Still have a bit down around the j-pipe area, but that's a separate issue. At least now it's quiet enough that I'll be able to locate & fix the other leak! |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 9:47pm
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Congrats! My GT's exhaust leak isn't too bad, but I should probably do the same repair to it someday.
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