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Old 11-10-2022, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Murkybenz View Post
Good practice to use the correct size bolt (factory) as it expands at the same rate the cylinder head does , aftermarket bolt like the one you have got out expands at different rate and eventually strips the threads and escapes doing damage to the threads.
Engine is an om642 ?
He/she should give that info.

If it is an OM 642 and the bolt is what holds down the injector clamp, I thought I read or saw an ad for a re-threading kit somewhere.
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