120 hp force stripped head bolt

beam120

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Replacing head gasket in used 96 force 120.<br />apparently the previous owner had no idea what a torque wrench was. This is an outside bolt, water is seaping out, however only out for now! The plugs look ok. Any solutions? Maybe a slightly bigger bolt(micky mouse)<br />The specs are 18 lb. ft. it might not hold. I dont know, I'm about to give up. any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

norman158

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Re: 120 hp force stripped head bolt

about all you can do is have a helicoil installed if you dont think you want to try it your self any automotive machine shop can do it for you
 

beam120

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Re: 120 hp force stripped head bolt

Thanks a lot. I'll give it a try.
 
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