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Torqued too much on Head Replacement
06/10/17 at 16:05:09

So I torqued a bit too much on one of the bolts when I was reassembling the engine head while replacing the plug cap. The bolt snapped in half, leaving the other half in the hole. My question, how important is the L55 bolt of the image below? Can I live without it as long as I seal up the screw hole? Or should I get a replacement bolt and redo the sealing process?

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28845 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Torqued too much on Head Replacement Reply #1 - 06/10/17 at 16:42:50 L55 has a * next to it which means it has a sealing washer on it. This means there's oil pressure in there and it'll leak. This one also goes thru the rocker shaft. I'd rather replace it.
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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5051 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Torqued too much on Head Replacement Reply #2 - 06/10/17 at 16:59:42 Fix it right while the engine is out You will regret it it if you don't There is always one thing that doesn't go right , that's just the way it is Don't rush it , that's when stupid stuff happens
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snackwrap YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 6	Re: Torqued too much on Head Replacement Reply #3 - 06/10/17 at 17:11:30 Thanks. I figured that was going to be the answer, but I appreciate the affirmation. Where can I order a replacement bolt?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28845 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Torqued too much on Head Replacement Reply #4 - 06/10/17 at 17:22:16 all online oem distributers should be able to order. want a used one? send me a buck
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snackwrap YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 6	Re: Torqued too much on Head Replacement Reply #5 - 06/10/17 at 17:32:17 Sent you two bucks. I believe you still have my address in an email thread from the cam chain tensioner. Let me know if you dont. Thanks!
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28845 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Torqued too much on Head Replacement Reply #6 - 06/10/17 at 18:28:49 found it. will send it as soon as I can
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batman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3806 osceola new york Gender:	Re: Torqued too much on Head Replacement Reply #7 - 06/11/17 at 16:45:45 I would suggest never torqueing small bolts on the bike ,just screw in until they stop and turn 1/8 0r 1/4 turn more , if they leak ,just tighten slightly more ,dealing with a tiny leak is much better than dealing with a snapped off bolt.
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Reply #8 - 06/11/17 at 18:52:17

I have torque wrenches. But they aren't needed or desired on small stuff like that. As long as the sealer is thin and even you won't be trying to crush it flat. A hand is enough, with a short 1/4" ratchet, using thumb and fingers. And I'm not a big stout guy,
And yeah, it's Bunches easier to go back and snug one than break one.

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