While removing stock manifolds from the Tahoe, I noticed the stock manifold was missing back bolt on passanger side near the # 8 spark plug. After removing manifold completely and and checking head I see there appears to be a broken bolt in hole. Don't know if this came from factory like this or broke somewhere along the way. Don't know how hard it will be to try to get easyout in there and try to work it out. Does anyone have any advice?
When I put headers on my truck I noticed that the back ones on each side were broken off.. I left them in there so now I got the headers on it without the back bolts and I don't have any exhaust leak..
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Pacesetter Headers, Intake, Tune
They Do break off easy. I would not run w/ it broken like that, just a matter of time till it eats the gasket. I usually weld a nut to it and back it out with a wrench. I've given up on easy outs, they break too easy.
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I don't have access to a welder. So I guess I will hopefully have space to get an easyout in there. Don't want to have leaks..
If welding a nut doesn't work for you just pull the head and take it to a machine shop. The easy out will break off trying to remove it in the truck.
You were correct easy out broke after one turn. spent the next couple of hours getting the easy out piece from bolt.Originally Posted by Ray@NP
i did the exact same thing and had to take it up to work and use a carbide endmill to get all that shit out, i was slightly ticked when the easy out broke so .... easily......
1997 RCSB, AES 390 + 4L80E transplant, F1A Procharger, #160 injectors, Magnafuel 750, Schoenfield Longtubes, 3" flowmasters, Steve Morris Bullit cam, Circle D 3k stall, Ford 9" rear, Homemade Caltrac bars.
I'm gonna have the same problem both of my back ones are broke would like to know what you do cause I'm plan on doin mine in the the next couple weeks and it's my dd so don't really wanna pull the heads cause the only day I have off is on Sunday and no shops are open then
Great news I went out and purchased the Pro Grabit. http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-h...it-129125.html
This thing actually worked. I removed the plastic wheel well for access & Once the easy out was removed from broken bolt. The Pro Grabit pulled the broken bolt from block on the first try. Headers are now installed. I still need to install y-pipe and may need to modify oil dip-stick mounting bracket.
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