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Subject:Oh No! Misthreaded exhaust bolt?!
From:Todd Last
Date:Thu, 9 Sep 1999 00:39:54 -0700

In the continuing adventure of changing the coolant in my '88 Westy,
because I really like the look of the blue VW coolant, I was reattaching
the splash guards over the heads ( the ones that cover the head drain
bolts) and I am afraid that I have misstheaded the exhaust bolt for the
cylinder that is above the oil filter. I managed to get the bolt about
1/2 way in before I noticed that it was not going in straight.

Now what do I do? Have I just destroyed my new rebuilt head? (The one on
the Westy, not mine)

Thanks,

Todd
'88 Westy

P.S. Let this be a lesson to never rush a job because it is getting dark
and raining.