header bolts backing out
Does this continue FOREVER or after a few times of tightening them back up it will stop backing out? Should I look into locking header bolts or maybe take the bolts that are backing out and loctite them?
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What bolts are you using now? SB 1" long. Not unusual for bolt to loosen at first few heat cycles. One should check them every once in awhile anyway----important to have the correct tools available to make job easier.
I guess there are some locking systems that work well, but I wouldn't opt for any that require you installl little bitsy locks lest you risk losing them in the F Body black hole. I use ARP stainless, with 12 pt heads that give me a tad more room between the primaries and the bolt head. Had to tighten one that was backed out, but seem to be ok now---1" length good idea, since it gives you a margin of safety when the bolt does back out, i.e, at least it won't wind up on the highway. JMHO |
yeah it seems 3 backed out on the passenger side header, both on the first primary and then 1 on the second/third primary... I was only able to reach the second and third bolt... first one was hiding under the alternator... I guess I'll need to take it off and then tighten it down.
Would it be OK to run with 1 bolt already somewhat backed out but the rest tightened down?... I'm going on a trip tomorrow morning and won't have time to take the alternator off today so I can reach the first bolt |
Originally Posted by Mortify
(Post 4582708)
yeah it seems 3 backed out on the passenger side header, both on the first primary and then 1 on the second/third primary... I was only able to reach the second and third bolt... first one was hiding under the alternator... I guess I'll need to take it off and then tighten it down.
Would it be OK to run with 1 bolt already somewhat backed out but the rest tightened down?... I'm going on a trip tomorrow morning and won't have time to take the alternator off today so I can reach the first bolt |
Stage 8 locking header bolts can be a best friend. I installed them and never have to worry again
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ALso another thing that I forgot is there was a rubber tube running from a hex box in the front driver side of the engine bay, to a T fitting connecting to the old stock manifold, then running to what looked like the EGR valve in the back of the intake, I still have that tube attached to that box, what does it do?
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i guess i just got lucky... the ones i used were the ones i got from pacesetter... i checked them a couple of times and they never backed out
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3 week and 3 times i tightened them. The first time all needed a little to a lot. The next time only 6 needed a tiny bit and last time just 3 and they were real close. I figure next time it should be almost done. I would be careful not to let them go to long because the sealent can blow out and its time to remove and redo. It a good time to check plug wire to be sure none are touching or very close.
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Originally Posted by njenson
(Post 4582808)
i guess i just got lucky... the ones i used were the ones i got from pacesetter... i checked them a couple of times and they never backed out
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Originally Posted by Roach02
(Post 4582763)
Stage 8 locking header bolts can be a best friend. I installed them and never have to worry again
Stage 8 or other locking will usually always solve the problem. |
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