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Russianblue · #10 06-21-2021, 11:17 AM

I was wondering the same (about the anti-seize). I don't think it would hurt.

It'd need to be able to withstand that relatively harsh environment. I don't think it would take a ton.

Again, my hunch is that the stuck part is bolt flange and the washer rather than the threads.

Interestingly, the t30 reverse thread torx bolts came out with zero issues.

i was not able to fit my little milwaukee M12 impact drill.

I've gotta come up with a decision matrix for this car and whether to continue moving forward with a repair. I will probably be hitting up the board for info here shortly.

My E12 socket arrives today. Within the next couple of days I should know if the head is salvageable or headed to Make a Wish.

I only need it to last for about 2 more months so my kid can beat around town until she heads to college.

If I can get it fixed for $500-$750 and it lasts another 6-12 months, that's just a bonus. I might stretch to $1000 or so but she and her friends have beat the living hell out of it.

Obviously that means I do all the labor. There's no ability cover a timesert kit in that budget. $79 engine support from Harbor Fright. Head gasket. Head bolts. VANOS hex covers. Valve cover gasket. Coolant. Oil. some new Vacuum tubing...and i think i found a leaky injector.

still within budget at that point and still haven't even serviced the head.

i'm not sure how many warped heads get skimmed and go right back on without seeing associated block-thread damage. it's pretty rare. so the likelihood of getting out of this for my budget is not particularly good!

that budget number is arbitrary. it's maybe half the value of the car in good health.

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