COP broken bolt question...
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COP broken bolt question...
During a plug change, I broke one of the 7mm bolts that holds the COP in place. It's just about flush with the intake manifold.... just a few threads sticking out above it.
What are my options here? I assume that the COP needs to be held in place by the bolt for peak operation? I'm sure I can wedge something between the COP and the fuel rail to put enough pressure on it until I can fix it.
As far as the bolt, any recommendations as to how to handle it? I've got an easy out kit but I'm worried about messing it up even further. Looking for suggestions...
On the brighter side, the rest of the plugs have gone great!
What are my options here? I assume that the COP needs to be held in place by the bolt for peak operation? I'm sure I can wedge something between the COP and the fuel rail to put enough pressure on it until I can fix it.
As far as the bolt, any recommendations as to how to handle it? I've got an easy out kit but I'm worried about messing it up even further. Looking for suggestions...
On the brighter side, the rest of the plugs have gone great!
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During a plug change, I broke one of the 7mm bolts that holds the COP in place. It's just about flush with the intake manifold.... just a few threads sticking out above it.
What are my options here? I assume that the COP needs to be held in place by the bolt for peak operation? I'm sure I can wedge something between the COP and the fuel rail to put enough pressure on it until I can fix it.
As far as the bolt, any recommendations as to how to handle it? I've got an easy out kit but I'm worried about messing it up even further. Looking for suggestions...
On the brighter side, the rest of the plugs have gone great!
What are my options here? I assume that the COP needs to be held in place by the bolt for peak operation? I'm sure I can wedge something between the COP and the fuel rail to put enough pressure on it until I can fix it.
As far as the bolt, any recommendations as to how to handle it? I've got an easy out kit but I'm worried about messing it up even further. Looking for suggestions...
On the brighter side, the rest of the plugs have gone great!
If that won't work a dremel with a very small diamond burr bit, high rpm and just tap a small hole in the enter of the bolt. Those diamond head bits cut like butter and you just need a tiny hole to get something to catch and hold, tap a small reverse bit or even a tiny allen into it and use a pair of vice grips to spin it out.
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Thanks, will take a look at it in a little bit. Used one of the old COP boots with the spring zip tied in place to put tension on the COP between the COP and the fuel rail as a temporary bandaid... seems to be working so far.
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Wondered where you were Christina. OP; Another fix is to put a dab of Crazy glue on the end of a small bolt and carefully tape it to the broken piece (end to end), let it sit overnight, and spin it out in the morning.
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