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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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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. :)
 
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
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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.
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...
 
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.
 
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.
 
I second the left hand drill bits. I keep a decent stockpile of them for exactly this reason. If you get brass guides as well that can save the holes and threads of the block as they can help keep the drill centred. I'm lucky enough to have access to a lathe in work so make those when needed.
 

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