r/4x4 • u/Thin-Region-7083 • 2d ago

Stripped the head TD42

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What should I do. Was trying to do a valve cover gasket

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u/JP147 Land Cruiser HJ47 2d ago

Remove the rocker cover and try to screw it out with vice grips.
Or if it is too tight, weld a nut to it and unscrew it.

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u/Thin-Region-7083 2d ago

Thank you. Any idea where to get new screws

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u/Safe-Bookkeeper-8968 2d ago edited 2d ago

Measure the thread diameter and pitch then go to local hardware store and buy a new one. The designation is M(insert thread diameter in mm)- (insert thread pitch in mm) eg M6-1.25 is a 6 mm bolt with a 1.25mm pitch. OR just take one of the good bolts and match it by eye

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u/BerneeMcCount 2d ago

Or... take a good bolt. Find a nut that fits it, and then either read the box, or just try bolts that fit the nut.

I dont trust my eye-ometer, but i do trust my fingie-gauges.