Big problem removing old Manifolds before LPP LT's Installation.
May 13, 2009 | 09:45 AM
#51
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Ok peeps, Either a miracle happened to me today or severe disaster struck, you help me determine...
So I kept drilling for one last hour today, just 2 min before I decided to finally give up... , the drill started acting weird, and shards of metal started shredding off the bit a such a rate that I thought that either the drill bit overheated and started disintegrating or that I bypassed the bolt and started shredding the aluminum head. When I pulled the drill out, a large hole had formed, so I drilled for no more than 10 seconds, (no exaggeration) and I went in a least 3 centimeters, almost the length of the bolt. It was like drilling through wood.
I'm posting 2 pics, you tell me if it looks as if I bypassed the bolt or not. I was drilling at the right angle and it really does look like I drilled through the bolt. But I can't see how the bolt would of decided to start disintegrating at such alarming rate after being impenetrable for so long. It really felt as if I was drilling through soft metal like aluminum.
My problem is that IF it is the bolt i went through, I was using a bit too large to fit an extractor or left handed drill bit. So I can't try any extraction method right now to verify.
But again, tell me, it does look like i actually drilled through the bolt right?
So I kept drilling for one last hour today, just 2 min before I decided to finally give up... , the drill started acting weird, and shards of metal started shredding off the bit a such a rate that I thought that either the drill bit overheated and started disintegrating or that I bypassed the bolt and started shredding the aluminum head. When I pulled the drill out, a large hole had formed, so I drilled for no more than 10 seconds, (no exaggeration) and I went in a least 3 centimeters, almost the length of the bolt. It was like drilling through wood.
I'm posting 2 pics, you tell me if it looks as if I bypassed the bolt or not. I was drilling at the right angle and it really does look like I drilled through the bolt. But I can't see how the bolt would of decided to start disintegrating at such alarming rate after being impenetrable for so long. It really felt as if I was drilling through soft metal like aluminum.
My problem is that IF it is the bolt i went through, I was using a bit too large to fit an extractor or left handed drill bit. So I can't try any extraction method right now to verify.
But again, tell me, it does look like i actually drilled through the bolt right?
May 13, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Ok peeps, Either a miracle happened to me today or severe disaster struck, you help me determine...
So I kept drilling for one last hour today, just 2 min before I decided to finally give up... , the drill started acting weird, and shards of metal started shredding off the bit a such a rate that I thought that either the drill bit overheated and started disintegrating or that I bypassed the bolt and started shredding the aluminum head. When I pulled the drill out, a large hole had formed, so I drilled for no more than 10 seconds, (no exaggeration) and I went in a least 3 centimeters, almost the length of the bolt. It was like drilling through wood.
I'm posting 2 pics, you tell me if it looks as if I bypassed the bolt or not. I was drilling at the right angle and it really does look like I drilled through the bolt. But I can't see how the bolt would of decided to start disintegrating at such alarming rate after being impenetrable for so long. It really felt as if I was drilling through soft metal like aluminum.
My problem is that IF it is the bolt i went through, I was using a bit too large to fit an extractor or left handed drill bit. So I can't try any extraction method right now to verify.
But again, tell me, it does look like i actually drilled through the bolt right?
So I kept drilling for one last hour today, just 2 min before I decided to finally give up... , the drill started acting weird, and shards of metal started shredding off the bit a such a rate that I thought that either the drill bit overheated and started disintegrating or that I bypassed the bolt and started shredding the aluminum head. When I pulled the drill out, a large hole had formed, so I drilled for no more than 10 seconds, (no exaggeration) and I went in a least 3 centimeters, almost the length of the bolt. It was like drilling through wood.
I'm posting 2 pics, you tell me if it looks as if I bypassed the bolt or not. I was drilling at the right angle and it really does look like I drilled through the bolt. But I can't see how the bolt would of decided to start disintegrating at such alarming rate after being impenetrable for so long. It really felt as if I was drilling through soft metal like aluminum.
My problem is that IF it is the bolt i went through, I was using a bit too large to fit an extractor or left handed drill bit. So I can't try any extraction method right now to verify.
But again, tell me, it does look like i actually drilled through the bolt right?
May 14, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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You know, that was my plan all along in the case I ruined my threads. But after looking at the price for a heli-coil...HOLLLLLY SHIIIITTEE! They're about 55$ (Canadian funds) for a set of 10. I thought you could just buy the coils, bits and accessories separately. I would of bought the tools and a few coils of different sizes for later. Unfortunately all you can do is buy one set of 10 coils with tools...but all I need is ONE.
So I'm wondering if I should simply get a tap and dye set, re-thread to a bigger diameter and use a bigger bolt. The headers themselves have holes large enough to support bigger bolts.
What would you guys go for?
May 17, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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You know, that was my plan all along in the case I ruined my threads. But after looking at the price for a heli-coil...HOLLLLLY SHIIIITTEE! They're about 55$ (Canadian funds) for a set of 10. I thought you could just buy the coils, bits and accessories separately. I would of bought the tools and a few coils of different sizes for later. Unfortunately all you can do is buy one set of 10 coils with tools...but all I need is ONE.
So I'm wondering if I should simply get a tap and dye set, re-thread to a bigger diameter and use a bigger bolt. The headers themselves have holes large enough to support bigger bolts.
What would you guys go for?
So I'm wondering if I should simply get a tap and dye set, re-thread to a bigger diameter and use a bigger bolt. The headers themselves have holes large enough to support bigger bolts.
What would you guys go for?
May 18, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Well... I finally got that SOB out. Post a pic tonight. Turns out that the threads are mint. Only the screw was taking damage. So now I'm about to lift the truck back up to install the headers.
I can't seem to find the Torque specs for bolt installation though. Can anyone tell me what the torque specs are for the headers to the heads? Thanks.
I can't seem to find the Torque specs for bolt installation though. Can anyone tell me what the torque specs are for the headers to the heads? Thanks.
May 19, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Well... I finally got that SOB out. Post a pic tonight. Turns out that the threads are mint. Only the screw was taking damage. So now I'm about to lift the truck back up to install the headers.
I can't seem to find the Torque specs for bolt installation though. Can anyone tell me what the torque specs are for the headers to the heads? Thanks.
I can't seem to find the Torque specs for bolt installation though. Can anyone tell me what the torque specs are for the headers to the heads? Thanks.
