nitsuj80 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I was in the process of torqueing the heads on my EA81 when one of the studs started to pull a thread.... I searched previous threads but was unable to find the information I am looking for. My question is what size is this stud? Also is it possible to use a heli-coil with success? Lastly when I go to re-install the stud should I use loc-tite? If anyone has any information it would be really appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitsuj80 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Is there anyone that can help me on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I had a local machine shop helicoil an EA81 stud for me and it wasn't expensive. They did a great job. Sorry I don't have the thread size handy but someone will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 You can heli-coil it. The studs should be 11mm x 1.25 You will have to use multiple heli-coil's (stacked) to get enough thread engagement. Do not use loctite. And definitely replace the head gasket. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitsuj80 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks for the info guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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