I have always drilled the head off when this happens. Seen it happen a few times. Wasnt an uncommon occurance back when Toyota had the HG TSB/recall on certain V6's.
BHG job questions....
- Thread starter KongGMC
- Start date
Kong: Nah it's happened a few times!
A Torx would work well but would require a hammer fit
(one less step than a 7/16 inhex though)
A Torx would work well but would require a hammer fit
(one less step than a 7/16 inhex though)
I just saw a GE at a junkyard, had all the usual rice mods including the one stripped head bolt mod.
I will probably try some of these things simultaneously like the epoxy and an oversized torx/allan bit. I really don't think an allan bit will work at this point cause it's like perfectly round on the top now and the metal is all very soft.
never hurts to tighten the bolts up AROUND the one thats striped to help relive some of the pressure... just dont strip them to k ? :} j/k
YES...., I know.
I was just trying to aid the guy in his quest of knowledge man.
I figure if you're going to try epoxy, use the good shtuff.
I See where I should have read a bit further. Thanks.
I was just trying to aid the guy in his quest of knowledge man.
I figure if you're going to try epoxy, use the good shtuff.
I See where I should have read a bit further. Thanks.
KongGMC;986982 said:
Go the Torx then!
Forget the epoxy it's not going to do jack shit other than make a mess.
Take Hommer's advice and retorque the remaining bolts to take some of the tension off the problem child.
Well praise God, I got the rounded bolt out, took all remaining bolts out, and finally got the head to the machine shop! I'm extatic! I mean I've still got a LONG ways to go before it's back running, but atleast I'm at the half way point now. Now it just comes down to buying the stuff I need to get her running.
Thanks for the tips!!
Thanks for the tips!!
Well I took the camshaft out, tried to see if I could get a T-60 torx to fit but it was way too big, so I ended up taking a 10mm hex bit, beat it in with a hammer good and hard, tried tightening it a bit to see if I could maybe currect the bolt a bit and realized it had dug in real well, so I managed to get it out like that. I must have hit the thing pretty hard cause now I can't get the hex bit back out, LOL!
So I read this as "The cam was in the way and I couldn't get the Inhex socket right in and only rounded out a few mm at the top of the bolt"
No I could get to it just fine. There were a few bolts the cam blocked but I put the sprockets back on and turned the camshaft when I needed to.
Truth be told I don't know how I managed to get it to bite correctly other than it just being a straight up blessing. I don't care now though. I'm just glad it's over with. I have been worrying myself sick trying to think of some way to fix this.
Truth be told I don't know how I managed to get it to bite correctly other than it just being a straight up blessing. I don't care now though. I'm just glad it's over with. I have been worrying myself sick trying to think of some way to fix this.
LOL well done!
I have a 4" long 10mm Inhex socket that's perfect for stock headbolts..... pity I don't use em anymore
I have a 4" long 10mm Inhex socket that's perfect for stock headbolts..... pity I don't use em anymore
Good for you man
This is one of those cases where a hammer is actually the appropriate tool. Once the ARPs go on, there will be no more messing with hex heads!
This is one of those cases where a hammer is actually the appropriate tool. Once the ARPs go on, there will be no more messing with hex heads!
jdub;992135 said:Good for you man
This is one of those cases where a hammer is actually the appropriate tool. Once the ARPs go on, there will be no more messing with hex heads!
lol im never gone live it down ... am i
O and very happy you got it out finaly :}
Last edited:
You'll fall in love with and know that you made the right choice when you first begin to torque the ARP's down. They are just simply put, the $hit.
Well I had decided against blowing $100+ on a set of ARP head bolts but I may have to rethink it if they are that much better. Lord knows I don't wanna ever be stuck in that situation again. Although, if I ever have another problem with the head gasket on this monster I probably will not dive into it again myself. Can't say it was overly hard, just a royal pain.
The stock head bolts are pretty strong, but they have their limitations (as you found out).
Given a choice between ARP bolts vs studs...I'd choose the studs, no question.
Given a choice between ARP bolts vs studs...I'd choose the studs, no question.