Bolt on inlet/head snapped

1. kistigun Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Weert NL Posts: 713 Citroen Saxo 1.4 VTS MK2 2000 TU3JP

   #1 2nd April 2010, 10:41

   one bolt snapped on the head, it's one of the bolts that connects the inlet mani to the head. can i replace these? if so what bolt is needed?
2. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #2 2nd April 2010, 11:54

   you didnt say if the bolt shank is still in the head, can you get it out?
3. kistigun Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Weert NL Posts: 713 Citroen Saxo 1.4 VTS MK2 2000 TU3JP

   #3 2nd April 2010, 12:04

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Railroader you didnt say if the bolt shank is still in the head, can you get it out?

   yes its sticking out of the head (15mm) i dont know how to get these out
4. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #4 2nd April 2010, 18:40

   Use stillsons or similar, the studs can be replaced. Studs are used to lower risk of stripping threads from alloy head when refitting manifolds after works been done thats all really.