Need Some Information (camshaft Cap Stud)

[Devils_Advocate21]

Broke a stud on I6 bearing cap stud for cam shaft, need to know if it is possible to pick one up from say repco, or where i can locate it, also the pitch and thread and M? size of the stud, For RB25det, R33.... Cheers guys, How bloody annoying, first twist and broke off didnt even get to move it at all, And yes i followed the correct order of removal and what not as per the nissan manual, Must have been near the point of no return before i started, If you guys can help me out that would be great.

Threadtech on 1300thread here in brisbane seems to be the go to remove it, just need to locate a spare for me, so help me out guys

Cheers

Adam

[Devils_Advocate21]

Come on someone need to know so can get this thing running

[sh@un]

Take one of the other cam retainer bolts to a fastener supplier so they can match the broken one.

You'll prolly have to trailer the car to someone (or get a mobile mech) who has the expertise to ezy-out the snapped bolt without filling your engine with schwarf.

Best of luck.

[Devils_Advocate21]

Yeah i can line the person up to het it out, just was hoping that there was a common replacement, not the obvious track and locate and replace from 2nd hand, might take the advise ill try that idea out tommorow, if anyone has more ideas or info much appreciated still cheers

A

[sh@un]

What's the issue?

You can either order it from Nissan, or you can get a fastener place to match the one on the other side of the camshaft bearing cap once you remove it.

[Adriano]

I would get a whole new set from ARP, they aren't really expensive, otherwise theres a chance another ont will break when you put the cams back in.

[proengines]

You can't just use any bolt with the right thread. The shank of the bolt locates the cap so you need the nissan bolts or one specifically designed for it otherwise the cap can end up misaligned. I know tomei make studs for them, didn't know ARP did but they would be nice.

[GeeTR]

ARP couldn't supply me with a specific kit 12 months ago. One could maybe machine some to fit though. I don't like the idea of torque’in down 17year old cam cap bolts. Might be worth my time to have a better look around now.

[Devils_Advocate21]

Yep that is what i have done, repco couldnt get them as well as autobarn, Good ol Highway Nissan has yet again come to the rescue of supply, Gotta love the mark up but hey i had to get them, at $5.10 Each stud, Meh the price you pay doesnt matter, Other places of interest in mind as well for those people in qld i was also refered to

Coventry Fastners and QLD fastners as secondary options.

Thanks for the help anyway guys

Mods if you feel the need you can close this one out

Cheers

Adam