new block?
 

ok when me and my friend were putting on my header he was tightening the header to the block and he snapped one of the bolts coming out of the block by trying to tighten it too much its only one. so am i going to have to get a new block or can i replace the bolt???

RE: new block?
 

Just replace the bolt.

RE: new block?
 

Get some vice grips and twist it out. If you snapped it off and theres nothing to grab onto youre going have to carefully drill it out with a small drill bit......and take the little pieces out.

RE: new block?
 

this is what it looks like and if i can replace it how do i replace it.


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RE: new block?
 

Take a drill bit that is smaller than the bolt, but still fills a good diameter of it. Drill slowly, straight, and carefully into the bolt. The find yourself a reverse thread tool. This, when you tighten it, will use the reverse threads to loosen the other one. you just have to be VERY VERY careful. if you nick into the block or crack the block, you're going to be in bad shape.

RE: new block?
 

WTF the header is not attached to the block it is attached to the head hence the name header. Not a big deal though they have tap and die kits at autoparts stores and wal-mart

RE: new block?
 

oops i wasnt paying attention but can i run my car without replacing it will it mess my car up? because i have another head at the shop but its getting a port and polish but he is doing it for free on his spare time when he feels like it so its will take a while for me to get it and after that im not putting it on until i get my valve kit and cam so it will be about another month or two til i can put it on

RE: new block?
 

just get a new stud and a easy out kit at sears, youll have it fixed in 5-10min

RE: new block?
 

yes you can drive it no problem... im missing one on my turbo manifold and it doenst leak.