rocker cover bolt snapped!?

1. Rossgti Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Corby Posts: 166

   #1 14th March 2011, 16:04

   tightened up the nut too tight and the screw snapped more than half way down can this be changed or will i need a new head ? :/
2. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

   #2 14th March 2011, 16:27

   Could attempt to drill it out if you're competent.
   Then re-tap the thread if necessary.
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 14th March 2011, 16:27

   You may be lucky if you can get a garage to weld a bolt onto it & get it out that way.
   
   
   Steve.
4. Rossgti Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Corby Posts: 166

   #4 14th March 2011, 16:31

   think im gonna strip then engine out and go for a conversion thanks to these french shitty cars being made with weak metals