To Chris,
The hold in your head can be permanently fixed with a heli coil
(available at your local auto store) or a product called timesert
(they have a great web site). However, I recommend the removal of the
head because you want to need to tap the hole and want to assure that
the hole is perpendicular. For a quick fix, you can try some liquid
steel. You are correct that there should be a stud here. If you have
some threads, you can mix some liquid steel, clean the hole, dab some
in the hole and on the end of the stud and screw the stud into the
hole to the proper depth. Allow to dry for a day or two. Upon
reassembly, use the silicon gasket goop and do not overtighten. This
will fix the problem until you need to remove the head and have it
fixed right.
To the group...
I have created my own company to do financial systems implementation
consulting. Therefore, I am going to sign off temporarily, but will be
back online as soon as my new computer arrives and I get a new email
address. Until then, I hope everyone had a great holiday.
To Scott Christie,
I will pick up my new Series III this weekend. As soon as I have all
the information, I will email you. ; )
Keep 'Beaming
Chris Stephenson
Alpine III - Owned and operated since '79
Alpine III - ETA 11/29
Alpine V V6
Jag 420G - Big Bertha with fresh paint
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Subject: Head Stud
Author: "Chris S. Mottram"<Chris.S.Mottram(at)ecc.com> at INTERNET-USA
Date: 11/25/97 9:10 PM
Chris S. Mottram(at)ECCI
11/25/97 11:21 AM
I pulled the thermostat housing and water pump off of my Series 5. All of
the fasteners I removed were bolts (except for 1 stud). One of the holes
for the thermostat housing bolt (in the head) is semi-stripped and appears
to go into a cavity within the head some where. I can stick a screwdriver
pretty far into the hole.
Concern 1) Rick at SS says he thinks these should be studs, not bolts. Is
this true? (Where can I get new studs)
Concern 2) How do I fix the semi stripped hole in my head (don't go there!)
Concern 3) Should this hole lead to to "chamber" inside the head? Or do I
have some piece broken off inside?
Thanks,
I'm looking forward to working on the car over the Holidays. There must be
something wrong with me.
Chris
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