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1.7 cran cams roller rockers issue coming loose

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my coupe im having a problem with my roller rockers well just one. number 3 piston the rocker in on the right side. i have taken my valve-cover off n tightened it and its come loose again? i do run my car but hey its built for driving fast any suggestions or ne one have this problem?
 

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Torque is supposed to be 18-20 ftlbs. You could try using a little loctite and see if that would help. I might be a little leary of the red stuff...I think the blue is supposed to be easier to break loose.
 
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yeah, I've used the blue loctite on mine. works great and doesn't fight too much if you need to take it apart
 
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heres the problem now...how do i fix it without replaceing the head
 

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It appears that the threaded insert has backed out. Is that what has happened?
 
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jrichker said:
It appears that the threaded insert has backed out. Is that what has happened?
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yes that is what happen and the first three threads on the bolt that holds the roller rocker r stripped
 

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Helicoils can be removed and replaced with the proper tools. See http://www.google.com/search?q=heil...-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1 for help.

http://www.noblefix.com/helicoil/HeliCoil-Extraction-Tool.html
 
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where would i be able to get the replacement parts? and toools?
 

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where would i be able to get the replacement parts? and toools?
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Follow the Google link: everything you need to know or need to buy is probably in there.

http://www.google.com/search?q=heil...-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1
 
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