Valve Cover Bolts Shredded - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Graplr · #1 01-24-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sixto

Can you grip the studs with vice grips?

Sixto
87 300D

At the base of the bolt? There isn't much there to grip. I suppose I could just clamp the bolt as it is pretty long. I haven't tried. I figured I would ask here first. But even if I get the old ones out, how would I get the new ones to stay in place then?

I guess I want to know if there as an easy way to get them in and out without wrecking anything or such.

BoomInTheTrunk · #2 01-24-2009, 03:06 PM

try to cut the head off another bolt and try to JB weld it to the bolt in the head. Otherwise it looks like you might have to drill and tap for a new bolt.

Graplr · #3 01-24-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BoomInTheTrunk

try to cut the head off another bolt and try to JB weld it to the bolt in the head. Otherwise it looks like you might have to drill and tap for a new bolt.

I had originally thought about that but I was checking to see if there is a way to get them out and in without cutting, etc. It may have to come to that. I guess you guys are saying there is no easier way?