Exhaust Plate Bolt Snapped while torquing, can I leave it out?

[serge88]

Hey fellas, I snapped a bolt torquing down the exhaust plate bolts, as the manual states to 26 foot pounds It is one of the center ones, my question is can I leave that bolt out as it's only one of 18? or will I get water in my engine again? thanks guys.

 

[ENSIGN]

Re: Exhaust Plate Bolt Snapped while torquing, can I leave it out?

Who knows??? Clean every thing up, Make sure the mating surfaces are straight and use some liquid gasket sealer.Good luck

 

[F_R]

Re: Exhaust Plate Bolt Snapped while torquing, can I leave it out?

Hey fellas, I snapped a bolt torquing down the exhaust plate bolts, as the manual states to 26 foot pounds It is one of the center ones, my question is can I leave that bolt out as it's only one of 18? or will I get water in my engine again? thanks guys.

What motor are you working on? 26 ft/lbs sounds like an awful lot.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Exhaust Plate Bolt Snapped while torquing, can I leave it out?

Sure that wasn't 26 inch pounds? Sounds way to high. I think you need that plate to be sealed properly. I wouldn't run it with a busted bolt.