Twisted off head of front cam cover bolt

[Reichert]

In preparation for a car show in a couple of weeks, I'm in the process of refinishing the engine ... all was going well until I tried to remove the front (small) cam cover bolts before painting the covers (I'm painting them in place). I twisted the head off of the driver's side center bolt (the one hidden behind the power steering fluid reservoir).



I really don't want to try to pull the cover off, at least right now. Can I drive it without that particular bolt?

[tpepmeie]

Yes.



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[Jagdpanzer]

Just silicon glue the head back in and go. You be safe running it that way for quite awhile


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[Reichert]

I will if I can find it! Thanks for the confirmation [emoji106]

-Stephen 1990 #2288

[tpepmeie]

That’s not even necessary. Especially if the cover hasn’t been removed, seal not broken. I’ve run exactly in that condition with no leaks. Sometimes you have no choice!


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