06-12-23, 05:36 PM
Thanks for the reply, fair point about the carbon content of the bolts i am used to working on larger stuff it is an issue there basically in the nuclear or aviation sectors once heat is applied the studs are junked and NDT performed on the casting.
Given its -2 here just now the idea behind running the engine was to get heat into the head, as it stone cold just yes mapp torch can do the same job but takes a LONG time as the engine is very big heat sink.
Will have a go when I have more time the oil pipe is so close to a stud I think it will need to come off. The radiator is not that much of an issue as angle allows access under it but the water hoses and pipes could do with being removed.
Bought this as a cheap toy its so far nothing but trouble, but I knew it had 2 bad studs so should have done my research, as not a big issue on most car engines mostly.
Thanks for all the comments reassuring that the engine does not need to come out at least.
Given its -2 here just now the idea behind running the engine was to get heat into the head, as it stone cold just yes mapp torch can do the same job but takes a LONG time as the engine is very big heat sink.
Will have a go when I have more time the oil pipe is so close to a stud I think it will need to come off. The radiator is not that much of an issue as angle allows access under it but the water hoses and pipes could do with being removed.
Bought this as a cheap toy its so far nothing but trouble, but I knew it had 2 bad studs so should have done my research, as not a big issue on most car engines mostly.
Thanks for all the comments reassuring that the engine does not need to come out at least.