Header install problem
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Windsor CO
Header install problem
Hello while installing my new headers this weekend I think I may have cross-threaded a hole in the head. 
I started the bolt in by hand and it went in a couple of turns, then while using a ratchet the bolt started to get tighter. I tried a different bolt and get the same results. What is the best way to fix this problem? Any help would be appreciated.
TIA
Jeff
I started the bolt in by hand and it went in a couple of turns, then while using a ratchet the bolt started to get tighter. I tried a different bolt and get the same results. What is the best way to fix this problem? Any help would be appreciated.
TIA
Jeff
Racer
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
My bet is you did not strip it. I thought the same thing but it looks like GM used some lock tight that needs to be cleaned out. I used a cleaning tap by hand to clean out each hole before installing the new headers. Worked fine
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Windsor CO
Thanks for all the replies. I went out and bought a tap this morning and gave it a try. It appears the threads were okay, must have been the thread lock. Bolt went right in with no problems. 
Should be back on the road shortly.
Thanks again, as always the forum members have come to the rescue!
Should be back on the road shortly.
Thanks again, as always the forum members have come to the rescue!
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Originally Posted by 99SilverC5Coupe
I think the head is messed up.... now you have a valid reason for buying some AFR 205's and you might as well do a cam while your at it...labor saving expense... 
At least that's what my lady will hear. "no, they can't get those LS1 heads anywhere"