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Help fixing exhuast manifold on my integra engine head?

one of the hole where the studs goes in the head is bigger than the regular holes so is there anything i can do to make the hole smaller again? or do i have to buy a new head.

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  • paul h
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Aside from drilling and tapping the hole to accept a larger bolt and the exhaust manifold as well...you could also try installing a solid Helicoil type of repair like they use for spark plug holes....not sure if one is available for the size you need. A regular Helicoil may also work if the hole is not in a water jacket. Most parts stores sell the kits for Helicoils in various sizes.

    http://www.helicoil.com/products/helicoil.asp

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The hole has been stripped of the threads. You could drill out the manifold itself to accept a larger bolt, but you would also have to re-thread the head bolt hole. It is possible that the head bolt hole cannot be enlarged due to close tolerances on water ducts through the head for coolant to pass through. You might need a new head. The only way to know is to try. You should bring it to an experienced mechanic for this sort of maintenance. If you screw it up it could be very expensive.

  • 1 decade ago

    I had that problem with my 95 and what I did was taped the hole and put a bigger bolt in.

  • 1 decade ago

    You could get a thread and die kit and re-thread the hole to use a bigger bolt being careful not to crack the block.

    Source(s): Experience
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