Ka24e valve cover bolt threads stripped!

[WesTnine9]

So I stripped the valve cover bolt threads on the head. How hard would it be to re-thread the head?Suggestions?A write up maybe?

[aquariustiger]

not to hard if your retreading just that bolt; they sale the kit around $20 bucks or so in ur auto part store . you will need to know the size of the original bolt tread(not the head of the bolt) & redrill the same hole just a millimeter or so wider for the new tread.,,,just follow directions on the kit.

[WesTnine9]

What if I've tripped like 4 or 5? Will re-threading so many holes compromise the heads integrity?

[Rucca]

If you are just retapping the hole then yes. They probably won't be able to hold the proper torque and may leak. You can still heli-coil though, after you do that. Heli-colis are pretty strong and are a good repair here.