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10-13-2007, 07:11 PM

dblock1

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Need a head for a 90 se!!!

1990 SE. My friend tried to drill out his head for some reason. His header/manifold bolt striped and tried to fix it himself. Not knowing what he did im just repeating what he said. Anyone selling a head for a 90 se ??$$$

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10-13-2007, 08:51 PM

Chris Gregg

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I have a VG head to sell. However, if the bolt is broke off then it can be drilled out. My heads are torn down some, so I will have to check to see what is left. Make me an offer. Give me your zip so I can calculate shipping.

10-14-2007, 12:48 AM

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ever heard of a hila coil?

10-14-2007, 01:20 AM

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yeah i tried to drill out a pair of broken studs 2 weeks ago. front manifold, outside bolts for cyl2 and cyl6. broke 2 bits. couldn't get a good hole... gave up. I just put the thing back on and put in 4 new studs, but it's actually worse than it was before.

10-14-2007, 06:44 AM

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Now why not drill and tap out for a 10mm stud? Use the same ones the Ve's have.

10-14-2007, 07:03 AM

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Now why not drill and tap out for a 10mm stud? Use the same ones the Ve's have.

cuz i had new 8mm studs on hand, the bits i was using kept breaking anyhow, and my hole was not properly centered. if I ever pull the engine i'll try it agian then, but the way i was doing it... I don't see how I was ever going to get it done. the drill didnt' feel like it was doing any good, besides i can't drill pilot holes now because my tiny bit broke.. my next size up bit broke too and i can't very well start with the 3rd size in line.

10-14-2007, 08:10 AM

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If he drilled into a water or oil jacket its screwed and you need a new head, if he just miss drilled it can be saved.

~Alex

10-14-2007, 08:37 AM

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ever heard of a hila coil?

helicoil actually

10-14-2007, 11:50 AM

dblock1

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thanks man he said its driveable just loud so i dont think its water. ill ask him about the "vg" head see if he wants it!

10-14-2007, 08:23 PM

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thanks man he said its driveable just loud so i dont think its water. ill ask him about the "vg" head see if he wants it!

ya all maximas 89-91 are VG30E motors. Gxe kept that motor thru 94. So that's the right head for sure. If it's loud, it's what we all thought. broken studs.

10-15-2007, 08:04 PM

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Just let me know. It will be Wednesday before I can get a pic if he wants. I recall that the only thing removed is the rockers, which I still have, and the associated bolts/washers. All that would be needed are to pull your bolts/washers and install in this one. Although these heads where removed only as part of my VG30ET swap, so they are in perfect working order. I would still have the head checked for any warpage and proper spring as well as lifter clearences on this or ANY head you buy.