stripped valve cover bolt and other.

[wetcmonkey]

well its not the bolt but on the head i dunno how, but the threads inside of the head for the valve cover bolt has been stripped out, the bolt took the threads right out. can i use a thread tap n die to fix this?

alos on another note i was changing my timing belt and the cam gear is off the belt but not tdc how do i sping this to tdc?

 

[jerk334]

do you not own a Haynes/Equivalent manual. invest in one..

 

[Deezy]

can i use a thread tap n die to fix this?

Yes, or If you want to keep the same size bolt, you can use a Heli -Coil insert...

 

[wetcmonkey]

i have the pdf but there is no search option for stripped bolt hole. i tried the tap still not biting keeps stripping out, i am going to use a helicoil, should they carry the correct size helicoil at the local automotive store? i couldnt find the correct tap for 10mm they had mostly standard and odd metric sizes.