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RETed 07-01-2014 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2 (Post 284612)
Hey Chibs, shoot me a PM to let me know how much you want for the pulley boss shipped to 21921. Probably will cost less in the end than buying the right easy-outs or paying a shop to extract the broken studs

If Cheebs can't come through, I've got a few laying around too...


-Ted

chibikougan 07-01-2014 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETed (Post 284638)
If Cheebs can't come through, I've got a few laying around too...


-Ted


I should have plenty just need to find a ride to the shop to confirm. Thanks for the backup Ted. I will know in a couple hours.

Pete_89T2 07-01-2014 02:05 PM

Looks like I won't need the pulley boss after all :biggthumpup:

A friend who works at a local shop let me borrow their drill press & easy outs. I managed to get one of the 4 bolts out without any issues and re-tapped the threads. As for the others, I ended up doing Heli-coils to rebuild the M6x1.0 threads. Everything lines up fine and I tested to make sure the heli-coils hold the bolt torque, so guess I'm good to go.

Since I decided to order a new front cover oil seal that will take some time to arrive, I have one last question. If I temporarily install the pulley bolt now (i.e., torque it down, but don't apply any sealants or thread locker), can I safely remove the 2X4 that is currently flooring the clutch without risking internal engine damage? It's probably not a good idea to leave the clutch floored for up to a week straight. Obviously before I crack that bolt loose again, that clutch will get floored.

RETed 07-01-2014 03:14 PM

Pulley boss snugged down with the front eccentric shaft bolt?
Yep, bearing cannot slip.


-Ted

chibikougan 07-01-2014 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2 (Post 284649)
Looks like I won't need the pulley boss after all :biggthumpup:

A friend who works at a local shop let me borrow their drill press & easy outs. I managed to get one of the 4 bolts out without any issues and re-tapped the threads. As for the others, I ended up doing Heli-coils to rebuild the M6x1.0 threads. Everything lines up fine and I tested to make sure the heli-coils hold the bolt torque, so guess I'm good to go.

Since I decided to order a new front cover oil seal that will take some time to arrive, I have one last question. If I temporarily install the pulley bolt now (i.e., torque it down, but don't apply any sealants or thread locker), can I safely remove the 2X4 that is currently flooring the clutch without risking internal engine damage? It's probably not a good idea to leave the clutch floored for up to a week straight. Obviously before I crack that bolt loose again, that clutch will get floored.

Well I am happy you didn't give me a full address or it would already be on the way. :rofl:

Good going!


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