Anybody been there?

[Challenger RTA]

I broke a head bolt one time. I had to pull the motor to heat the block to get it out. Been there done that!

 

[don selleck]

 

[gran coupe john]

Every day I go to garage. Putting a car together after 8 years is a nightmare

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Been there too often !

 

[Righty Tighty]

I think every single member here has been there many times!

 

[Challenger RTA]

Every day I go to garage. Putting a car together after 8 years is a nightmare

Just like living on the edge! You can't help yourself from fallen!

 

[Challenger RTA]

I think every single member here has been there many times!

Ok how about THIS!

 

[Righty Tighty]

Oh man, anyone who has used a tap has broken a tap! Those boogers ain't easy to get out...

 

[Xcudame]

Broken bolts and twisted off brake fittings! Ugh!!

 

[fasjac]

Goes for mine for sure

 

[cuda joe]

when i was 18 torquing a head bolt one broke i thought no big deal take of the head vice grip it out that worked like a charm didn;t know enough to get a new head gasket

 

[fasjac]

Ok how about THIS!

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I’ve spent a lot of time on 1 of this type broken below the surface. Finally had to go with an insert. Good luck to you.
I would have taken the block to the machine shop these days.

 

[Challenger RTA]

I’ve spent a lot of time on 1 of this type broken below the surface. Finally had to go with an insert. Good luck to you.
I would have taken the block to the machine shop these days.

That one is not mine. But I have been there too, two many times is enough You think one would learn from it the first time. In a bad way. Under a car in the 77-78 winter blowing snow, very little room. Bumper death jack with block underneath. Broke an easy out off in the transmission line fitting. Tried to tighten a leaking fitting and broke it

 

[Xcudame]

When building the Industrial 413 with my son, I introduced him to the bar torque wrench which was invited by a Chrysler engineer. Don't want him repeating any of my stupid mistakes.