Broken valve cover bolt
06-15-2011, 04:27 PM
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Broken valve cover bolt
I changed the gasket for the valve cover and after tightening and driving, I checked to make sure everything was tight and a bolt broke off. Now what? Center punch and an easy out bit?? Or should I leave it and see if if spits out oil from the bolt. Help!
06-15-2011, 05:29 PM
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ok, so I got the broken stud out with out much hassle. Didn't realize the bolts go all the way through the cover and the head. Now where can I find a replacement? Autozone doesn't have them. Jeep dealer is closed so I can't call, but I'm sure there expensive from them. Junk Yard? Someone on CF ship me one for cheap!!
06-15-2011, 05:52 PM
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Year: 1999
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Engine: Gas
Any bolt with that thread pattern should suffice. Not a big deal really.
Those bolts don't need to be terribly tight. You can make it leak going too tight.
Those bolts don't need to be terribly tight. You can make it leak going too tight.
06-16-2011, 01:31 AM
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Year: 1988
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1/4"-20x1" (or 1-1/4", I don't quite recall, and screws for the cast cover are longer than screw for stamped covers.)
Torque to spec given on my site - it's pulled from FSMs. I believe it's 7 pound-feet/84 pound-inches, but check.
Torque to spec given on my site - it's pulled from FSMs. I believe it's 7 pound-feet/84 pound-inches, but check.
06-16-2011, 09:03 AM
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Yea I have misc. bolts laying around, I'm gonna try one of those and just keep my eye open for a junk xj in somebody's backyard. The JY around here are pretty high on price. I do need other parts though, so maybe a trip to one or two JY would be worth it.
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