[roule]

After putting the timing cover back on, I tightened one of the water pump bolts (pictured) to 20Nm instead of 11Nm… and sure enough, it broke. It's a small bolt, not the long ones that go through the pump to the block. Should I leave it like that, since I have two bolts nearby, or should I take the pump apart? I've applied some Hylomar sealant to the gasket, that might help…

 

[kevstar]

After putting the timing cover back on, I tightened one of the water pump bolts (pictured) to 20Nm instead of 11Nm… and sure enough, it broke. It's a small bolt, not the long ones that go through the pump to the block. Should I leave it like that, since I have two bolts nearby, or should I take the pump apart? I've applied some Hylomar sealant to the gasket, that might help…
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Id cut that bolt & leave 3 threads on it, load it with thread lock & nip it up. Run the engine up & see how it goes.

 

[roule]

Id cut that bolt & leave 3 threads on it, load it with thread lock & nip it up. Run the engine up & see how it goes.

It's already cut, in the middle of the treads !
You mean i should cut it like this

and fill the hole with loctite and then with a RTV sealant ? that's it ?

 

[Grrrrrr]

Personally I would replace the bolt. Why's this gone in a bold font?!

 

[Grrrrrr]

It's already cut, in the middle of the treads !
You mean i should cut it like this
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and fill the hole with loctite and then with a RTV sealant ? that's it ?

I think he means use the stub of the bolt with a bit of Loctite to seal the hole. Not my choice.

 

[Datatek]

It's already cut, in the middle of the treads !
You mean i should cut it like this
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and fill the hole with loctite and then with a RTV sealant ? that's it ?

Personally, I would do what is needed to remove the remains of the bolt and use a new bolt.

 

[roule]

Personally, I would do what is needed to remove the remains of the bolt and use a new bolt.

Not a lot of place to do that (i dont want to remove again the timing cover) but the bolt should not be tightened hard. I have to find a little drill...

 

[Forrest Gump]

Personally I would replace the bolt. Why's this gone in a bold font?!

If ur on an iPhone it’s a pain in the arse. Bold can be changed by going to accessibility and then pick your text size etc. like me if u bugger about with it u change sumthin without realising it. The iPhone is sturdy tho’ mine has been thrown 3 times today onto type 1 and it still effin survived. Every time a new phone comes out it plays up. Samsung next I think. Try yo settings boss.

 

[backinblack]

If you can get hold of a left hand drill bit it may spin out in reverse. As you say it should be loose in the hole.

 

[roule]

If you can get hold of a left hand drill bit it may spin out in reverse. As you say it should be loose in the hole.

I ordered yesterday (i needed it) a new compact drill machine and a left hand drill ...should do it

 

[backinblack]

I ordered yesterday (i needed it) a new compact drill machine and a left hand drill ...should do it

Or a stud extractor that works in the same way

 

[Grrrrrr]

If ur on an iPhone it’s a pain in the arse. Bold can be changed by going to accessibility and then pick your text size etc. like me if u bugger about with it u change sumthin without realising it. The iPhone is sturdy tho’ mine has been thrown 3 times today onto type 1 and it still effin survived. Every time a new phone comes out it plays up. Samsung next I think. Try yo settings boss.

This one is Android: Honor.