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Camaro Dude · 05-07-2018, 12:40 AM

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude...

InFiD3ViL · 05-07-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by booneSS13

And for the grand finale, hopefully anyway. Just a heads up for everyone, NEVER use a hammer anywhere near the block. It's definitely going have to be resurfaced at the machine shop now. This happened when I was tapping my EZ out in and missed since it was at a tricky angle by the firewall and A/C line.

You deserve

just for the fact that you are still posting this stuff here.

Most would have been afraid to report this much bad luck. Sometimes it it best to take a step back, maybe a short break.

I wish you the best of luck. It seems you need it.

J Rod · 05-07-2018, 11:38 AM

LOL! Seriously though, I feel for ya man. I once accidentally used an SAE tap to clean out every single head bolt hole on a brand new L98 block and stripped every single one of them. Then I put heli-coils in them which worked great for all but the last one which I completely FUBAR'ed. I was so depressed I sold the car as-is and bought a truck. lol

Bo White · 05-07-2018, 12:04 PM

do not go near the steel ball with that rubber hammer

zz430camaro · 05-07-2018, 01:42 PM

At first I thought it was some bad luck but after 3 strikes, well enough said!

NEstyle · 05-07-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by J Rod

Haha, that is exactly what I thought about!

The OP is not allowed within one mile of my car.

DaddySS · 05-07-2018, 06:03 PM

I think we've all been in that place where we get tired and frustrated and start taking chances and shortcuts. Let's go easy on him...and wish him luck in getting the situation straightened out.

zz430camaro · 05-07-2018, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddySS

I think we've all been in that place where we get tired and frustrated and start taking chances and shortcuts. Let's go easy on him...and wish him luck in getting the situation straightened out.

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Yes, best of luck, I have been in sticky situations and it sucks.

Camaro Dude · 05-13-2018, 11:56 PM

Like quick sand.

U gotta get out asap, before you get in too deep lol.

booneSS13 · 05-14-2018, 12:32 AM

Thanks for all the encouraging words guys! This is definitely one of the most frustrating trials I've ever been through on this vehicle. I had a buddy that is a career machinist assist me and he wasn't even able to drill down far enough into it to get it out. We killed 4-5 Cobalt bits and didn't make a whole lot of progress. So I've decided to finally hang it up and hand it off to the machine shop so they can work their magic. I'm betting their going to have to use an EDM machine to burn it out. At least I can't say I didn't try.

I never thought I'd be pulling my forged motor due to a cross threaded spark plug hole that led to a broken head bolt, that led to me damaging the deck surface with a hammer! Oh well I'll just use this as an opportunity to build it bigger and better since it's got to be torn down anyway

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marklsx · 05-14-2018, 09:07 PM

Sorry to hear all this, sounds like you are on a good track to getting it fixed.

Just as a future option, I had to repair a cross threaded spark plug hole in my original heads (have GMPP ones now). Anyway I used the Timesert repair kit with the head on and it is a very good repair. It crimps the insert on both sides - the combustion chamber and the external side. It's not cheap but it's good quality.

B_rad1969 · 05-14-2018, 09:26 PM

Wow dude, I'm speechless... sucks

Dave@Sturgiscamarorally · 05-16-2018, 02:53 AM

damn that is some of the worst luck Ive seen in a long time. Sometimes you just got to chalk it up to $#!t happens.. Been through similar issues but never on on the same block LOL and yeah hammers and aluminum don't mix.

Good luck with the repairs and keep us posted

sixty9fordkiller · 05-16-2018, 10:13 PM

jeez! what a string of bad luck man! that sucks. this is the stuff nightmares are made of.

05-07-2018, 11:38 AM	#45
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	LOL! Seriously though, I feel for ya man. I once accidentally used an SAE tap to clean out every single head bolt hole on a brand new L98 block and stripped every single one of them. Then I put heli-coils in them which worked great for all but the last one which I completely FUBAR'ed. I was so depressed I sold the car as-is and bought a truck. lol __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC

05-07-2018, 12:04 PM	#46
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	do not go near the steel ball with that rubber hammer __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

05-07-2018, 06:03 PM	#49
DaddySS Kept The Faith Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 418	I think we've all been in that place where we get tired and frustrated and start taking chances and shortcuts. Let's go easy on him...and wish him luck in getting the situation straightened out. __________________ 2011 Vert - 2SS/RS 6spd Triple Black

05-14-2018, 12:32 AM	#52
booneSS13 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 718	Thanks for all the encouraging words guys! This is definitely one of the most frustrating trials I've ever been through on this vehicle. I had a buddy that is a career machinist assist me and he wasn't even able to drill down far enough into it to get it out. We killed 4-5 Cobalt bits and didn't make a whole lot of progress. So I've decided to finally hang it up and hand it off to the machine shop so they can work their magic. I'm betting their going to have to use an EDM machine to burn it out. At least I can't say I didn't try. I never thought I'd be pulling my forged motor due to a cross threaded spark plug hole that led to a broken head bolt, that led to me damaging the deck surface with a hammer! Oh well I'll just use this as an opportunity to build it bigger and better since it's got to be torn down anyway Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk __________________ *Romans 5:8* But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Fastlane Cold Air Intake, NPP cat back exhaust, Stainless Works LT Headers, 2r max camshaft, Stage 3 Ported Heads (Manley Stainless steel values, titanium retainers, dual valve springs, bronze guides), Wiseco Forged Pistons, K1 Forged Rods, Clevite Bearings, Factory Crankshaft, Comp Cams rocker arm trunion kit, Morel 5315 lifters, JP performance single billet timing chain, Melling oil pump, Spec stage 3+ clutch and flywheel, BMR trailing arms, Nitto 555r 305/35/20.

05-14-2018, 09:07 PM	#53
marklsx Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA Posts: 103	Sorry to hear all this, sounds like you are on a good track to getting it fixed. Just as a future option, I had to repair a cross threaded spark plug hole in my original heads (have GMPP ones now). Anyway I used the Timesert repair kit with the head on and it is a very good repair. It crimps the insert on both sides - the combustion chamber and the external side. It's not cheap but it's good quality. __________________ 2014 1SS - BTR Stg3, GMPP CNC Heads, Kooks LTs & cats, Magnaflow 2.5" Street w/Res X, Z28 CAI

05-07-2018, 12:40 AM	#43
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude...

05-07-2018, 01:42 PM	#47
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	At first I thought it was some bad luck but after 3 strikes, well enough said!

05-13-2018, 11:56 PM	#51
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Like quick sand. U gotta get out asap, before you get in too deep lol.

05-14-2018, 09:26 PM	#54
B_rad1969 Drives: 2013 2lt Join Date: May 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 72	Wow dude, I'm speechless... sucks

05-16-2018, 02:53 AM	#55
Dave@Sturgiscamarorally Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Dakota Posts: 199	damn that is some of the worst luck Ive seen in a long time. Sometimes you just got to chalk it up to $#!t happens.. Been through similar issues but never on on the same block LOL and yeah hammers and aluminum don't mix. Good luck with the repairs and keep us posted __________________ 2010 Aqua Blue 1SS KWC 3pc forged, Seibon hood, ZL front end, MGW, ARH full exhaust w/ Doug Thorley axle back, BTR4, Roto-fab, LSXR 102, NW 102, 3.91s

05-16-2018, 10:13 PM	#56
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	jeez! what a string of bad luck man! that sucks. this is the stuff nightmares are made of. __________________ Bone Stock