Stripped Oil Pump Cover Bolt

[RossKean]

There is no pressure in this space so you just need enough to seal it (and keep the bolts from backing out).  A dot of blue Loctite might help them from loosening although I haven't used it.  I bought a spare gasket for this cover for the first service I did on my '07.  A half dozen service cycles with the '07 and a couple with the 2011, I still haven't used the spare gasket!  

 

[RavFJR]

There is no pressure in this space so you just need enough to seal it (and keep the bolts from backing out).  A dot of blue Loctite might help them from loosening although I haven't used it.  I bought a spare gasket for this cover for the first service I did on my '07.  A half dozen service cycles with the '07 and a couple with the 2011, I still haven't used the spare gasket!  

Good advice...will forgo torquing and dab a bit of loctite on the bolts and lightly hand tighten. And yes, the gasket can last a long time, as long as they come off in one piece or don't get folded.

 

[dcarver]

I'm not a Loctite fan. Learned years ago a dab of anti-sieze on threads fills the micro gap between M/F threads. Just don't over torque as torque specs are for dry fasteners.

 

[RavFJR]

I'm not a Loctite fan. Learned years ago a dab of anti-sieze on threads fills the micro gap between M/F threads. Just don't over torque as torque specs are for dry fasteners.

Interesting idea... 

 

[RavFJR]

My current trepidation is figuring out how to ensure I drill a straight hole for the tap. My thought is to progressively drill up the the needed hole size. Any advice would be welcome...

 

[RavFJR]

My current trepidation is figuring out how to ensure I drill a straight hole for the tap. I was told by a machinist to use an "L" bracket as a drill guide to keep the drill straight. Any other advice would be welcome...

 

[RavFJR]

Seems the chain tensioner  blade is damaged by the threads that let loose at a previous time - my assumption. 

 

[RavFJR]

The thread repair was actually successful, but as you see I have other concerns.

 

[RavFJR]

Will need to investigate the cam chain tensioner blade damage. More to come... 

 

[RavFJR]

To be on the safe side, I've decided to replace the tensioner blade. Starting a new topic on this...