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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Talking CHEAP solution for loosing header bolts
i just found at at (yes i couldnt believe it myself autozone) locking header bolts for 10 bucks. now there not the expensive style, they have holes in the heads of the bolts with a spring wire that goes thru one bolt and then into the next one over. pretty neat, no caps to put on or nothing, just tighten the bolts down and stick the wire through two bolts and your done. how well they hold up i dunno know yet, they are copper. ill let yell know how well they work but i thought hey 40 bucks or 10. no brainer for me.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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wow! you found one good thing at autozone.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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wow! you found one good thing at autozone.
I found wiper blades there once. They were right next to the light-up plastic chain license plate borders....
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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so you are the one that bought the last ones.

i needed a match for my 10 inch diameter chain steering wheel.

damn you gweeds!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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so you are the one that bought the last ones.

i needed a match for my 10 inch diameter chain steering wheel.

damn you gweeds!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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jr32560 your gifs do not show up.

go to user options and set the right option.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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jr32560 your gifs do not show up.

go to user options and set the right option.
I hate when that happens????will check it out!!!!
 
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well I'll put it in words --back in the old days-we used to drill holes in the bolts and use stainless steel wire to secure the header bolts!! ain't sure on the copper wire? hope it works! for ya!
 
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jr32560 your gifs do not show up.

go to user options and set the right option.

How come I can see em?

Couple dudes that never throw a right punch......
 
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How come I can see em?

Couple dudes that never throw a right punch......
guess you got the touch???
 
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i see them only if i open the file.

i see most peoples in the forum.

computers! got to love them.
 
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i see them only if i open the file.

i see most peoples in the forum.

computers! got to love them.
hey happens to me too!!! computers-out of my age bracket! still trying to learn!
 
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Copper plated bolts are magic for exhaust systems.
Having them pre-drilled for safety wire is a bonus...

Me?
I just bought stainless, smashed the threads with a hammer and slathered them in nickel based anti-seize before I forced those suckers in.
 
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