broke a bolt puttin opti on

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Dec 1, 2006 | 12:26 PM

94_camm

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broke a bolt puttin opti on

I was tightening the bolts for the opti and one of them snapped...can i just leave it or should i fix it.??94z

Dec 1, 2006 | 12:34 PM

transAMdriv3r

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If it is for the cap I would replace it, you may get water and dirt into the opti. that would not be good.

Dec 1, 2006 | 01:49 PM

94_camm

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no its the bolt that goes threw the timing cover to hold it down the other 2 bolts are fine!

Dec 1, 2006 | 01:59 PM

Javier97Z28

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No, do it the right way. Extract it and replace it.

That bolt takes a little less than 10 ft/lbs to tighten up (use blue loctite).. you don't have to superman it tight.

Dec 1, 2006 | 02:03 PM

WS Sick

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Also the possibility of an uneven clamping force could cause problems , sealing and otherwise.

Dec 1, 2006 | 03:11 PM

shoebox

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You just lost 33.3% of the fasteners holding it on. I think not having one would be a significant risk.
Where's your torque wrench?

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