Mystery solved, project deepens.

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 10/07/2017 at 12:48 • Filed to: None

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We now know why the valve cover was leaking, and why the prior owner tried to seal it with silicone.

He broke off the bolt. He apparently did not have the advice of friendly Oppos, and overtighened. I am going to get this sumbitch out if it kills me.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 13:07

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Shouldn’t be too hard to get out with an extractor. Getting all of the silicone off without getting bits and pieces of it into the head is going to be more work.

crowmolly > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 13:38

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If you are careful you might be able to use a hammer and chisel to slowly rotate the bolt back out. Just make sure you are hitting it in the right direction.

nafsucof > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 13:45

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Definitely clean out any shavings before putting back together!

XJDano > crowmolly 10/07/2017 at 14:48

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The correct direction.

pip bip - choose Corrour > ImmoralMinority 10/08/2017 at 08:01

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that sucks.