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Quick question about cylinder head bolts

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Clv23, Jan 1, 2025.

  1. Jan 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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    Clv23

    Clv23 [OP] New Member

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    I recently completed a valve job on my 2004 Tacoma prerunner 3rz. While test driving notice oil was leaking from the cam chain tensioner port. It had the OEM gasket and I tightened it to spec. Me being a knucklehead I decided to give it a little more snug of a fit and snapped the stud. My quick question is are these replaceable? And if so how? Thanks in advanceIMG_3237.jpg IMG_3237.jpg
     
  2. Jan 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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    herecomesace

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    I screenshot this last night in preparation for replacing my exhaust manifold. Maybe it's the same for this? Credit to @TheFang
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  3. Jan 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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    Thanks I’ll look into it. Much appreciated.
     
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    A stud is inherently replaceable. Do the double nut or get some vise grips on it.
     

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