I had thought of that but since the car had overheated when the water pipe had broke and I had the choice of doing as you suggested or pulling the head off I decided to go with the latter. I did try and use a bigger bolt and also tried to epoxy a stud bolt in place neither which worked as again just not enough room to go at it straight and true. This way I can have it repaired with a helicoil, the most proper way to repair it, and check the head for any warpage or any other damage. Also, since it had so many miles on it would probably be a good time to do a valve job as well, if I can afford it. I got to wait a couple of weeks till we get paid so I can buy proper cam tools and have enough money to have head thoroughly checked. I now just have to keep my fingers crossed for my 95 ford ranger which has 280k miles on it to keep going until this is all done lol !!! |