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Old 01-18-2015, 09:13 PM   #1
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Broken spark plug cover bolt

Sad moment earlier while reinstalling a cam cover. I was fastening down the cover sans flange sealant before the final reinstallation. I accidentally tightened two of the cover bolts into the hopes for the spark plug covers. One popped through the other side, breaking through the aluminum. The other bolt broke. Embarrassing.

Question is, how to deal with each of these problems?


Above is the new hole through the cam cover. I plan to add a little Curil T to the spark plug cover bolt to help seal out oil. Reasonable idea?



Above is photo of broken bolt... And the broken ez out inside the broken bolt. Question is, how critical is it to get this out and have the spark plug cover secured by two bolts vs one?
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