Bolt hole worn out

Tiny
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  • 1997 CADILLAC STS
One of my bolt hole to hold waterpump cover for a 97 cadillac is worn out the bolt wont tighten up what do I do
Saturday, February 12th, 2011 AT 11:40 PM

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Tiny
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You only have a few options. You can try substituting a standard bolt of close to the same dimension, installing a thread insert or helicoil, drilling/tapping and installing a larger bolt, or replacing the complete water pump housing(crossover).
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Thursday, February 17th, 2011 AT 3:52 AM

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