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My Corvette Life: Episode 295 - I Really Messed Up!
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422 RWHP, 381 FT-LBS (91 Octane, Mustang Dyno)
1998 C5 Corvette Coupe - Modifications List
Corbeau A4 Seats
Thunder Racing T-Rex Cam TR224: 224/224 563/563 114LSA
Kooks 1-3/4" x 3" Long Tube Headers
Kooks Catted 3" X-Pipe
Corsa Indy Pace Car (Corsa Sport) axle-back exhaust
Casting 799 - LS6/LS2 Cylinder Heads
BTR .660" Lift Dual Valve Springs
7.375" Pushrods
LS6 Intake Manifold
Vararam Lower Ram Air Intake
Vararam Power Duct (Air Bridge)
Mike Norris Motorsports - Billet PCV Oil Catch Can
DeWitts Radiator
DeWitts SPAL Fan Upgrade
C6 Z06 Shocks
C6 Z51 Sway Bars
C6 Z06 Brakes
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Xineering Downshift Blip Module
C5 Z06 Mesh Intake Grills
C6 Z06 Shifter
C5 Stainless Steel Dash Trim Kit by American Car Craft
RaceGrip Suede Steering Wheel Covers
Corvette Envy LED Halo Tail Lights
Corvette Envy ACA Projector Headlight Housings
Clear DRL Housings
Vette LEDs DRL Switchbacks (Use code "MCL5 for 5% off)
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C7 Carbon Vented Front Splitter - Gloss Black
C7 Carbon ZR1 Style Side Skirts - Gloss Black
Corvette Creationz TPE 2" Flared Rear Quarter panels
C6 Z06 Rear Splash Guards
Forgestar F14 Wheels
(18x9.5 +49 Concave front, 19x12 +23 Super Deep Concave rear)
Tires: Bridgestone (Front) 275/35/18, (Rear) 325/30/19

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Комментарии : 95

@davidfox6324 4 года назад

Wow! Sometimes you get lucky! Nice recovery! Enjoy your channel!

@tonywestbrook6436 4 года назад

OH YES I do know how you feel Chris. Was removing the OEM bolt to put a new harmonic balancer on, and it broke. Had to drill it out. Took almost 6 hours because of the location/angle. Both of us won't soon forget!!

@richarddobreny6664 4 года назад

Nice save! Every time you do anything, there’s always a chance it can go south!

@13megagreek 4 года назад

Hey, things happen. You might consider doing the LS6 valley cover conversion. Get rid of all those PCV hoses and lines.

@XxShantilisxX 4 года назад

For more stubborn bolts that you can't get out by hand like that, a mig welder makes it super easy. Get a nut that has an internal thread about the same size as the bolt, or just slightly smaller. A couple of zaps later, you have a cap head bolt you can put a socket on.

@bern1228 4 года назад

So glad it worked out for you. Good save.

@Glide1992 4 года назад

Nice to watch a broken bolt extraction work like it should.Gives a guy hope when it is his turn. Love the polished throttle body.

@OMEGATECH 4 года назад

😔 oh that's sad you made the infamous inch pound, foot-pound mistake!!, and I know that feeling!!

@thomaswilson8634 4 года назад

Im having the exact same performance parts you have put in my at a corvette speed/rebuild shop. Take care and thank you for a awesome video

@robertcollins5161 4 года назад

Congrats! My worst fear as well. Nice recovery, clearly explained and illustrated.

@scottkaluza4156 4 года назад

Wow, I think everyone's worst nightmare. By the way, you might want to replace your knock sensors with OEM ones while you are in there, just a thought. I have had mine go bad in my 2001 Ls1. it may prolong having to get back in there. Glad everything worked out for you. God bless!

@marksavage8871 4 года назад

Welcome to the Broken Bolt, Stripped Nut Association. But, seriously, thanks for the ‘how to undo a mistake’ video. I didn’t know counter-clockwise drill bits existed - excellent info,

@cjmcall6703 4 года назад

In addition. Only use high quality Torque wrenches. Harbor Fright is not only of them.

@kirkendicott5521 4 года назад

Great job and video Chris. First time hearing of a left handed drill bit would have used a easy out.

@jeffb243 4 года назад

We’ve all screwed up Chris!!! Glad you got the broken bolt out without any damage to the threads!

@edgardovigocastillo794 4 года назад

Good to know!! I have to remove my Vette intake manifold for replace the A/C evaporator 😕. Excellent information Chriss Thank you!

@PNW_Car_Mods 4 года назад

As a mechanic for a living on all things from aircraft to cars, you did a fantastic job of getting yourself out of this jam Chris. Nicely done. Lesson learned. Oh and sweet job on the polishing of the TB.

@cj92345 3 года назад

I’ve also had success taking a pick and trying to unscrew the broken stud, I think it would have worked in your case, if the threads aren’t rusted

@davegregg1512 4 года назад

Another great video Chris!! I’ve had my share of F***k Ups! Not pleasant and embarrassing. To come clean on a big stage like this took some courage! Carry on Sir! Good job.

@joekingrey1423 4 года назад

You got really luck...hopefully it didn't crack the intake. The throttle body looks great.

@stevedolan5065 4 года назад

I’ve done that...sick feeling...glad it worked out for you 👍🏻

@NurFaCeFoo 4 года назад

Good job Chris! I know the feeling 100% I did the same on my timing chain cover. Same technique and same results. Oddly enough mine was at 79lbs because I forgot to tighten the nut on the torque wrench and setting moved while I was cranking.

@angelsuarez17 4 года назад

Awesome way to get out of that binde.

@stevediduck9963 4 года назад

Great job Chris. Done the same thing myself once or twice. I also dodged the bullet. I held my breath while you were doing the centre hole punch

@garycollins3333 4 года назад

Dammit , quit cleaning and polishing things! I'm having a hard time keeping up! LOL GREAT JOB, Chris!

@keithr6827 4 года назад

You got lucky amigo. I did a similar thing when I owned my Honda. Instead of breaking the bolt in the oil pan, I stripped the threads in the block and had an oil leak like crazy

@Ricovette 4 года назад

It's called being HUMAN Brother! lol... Glad it all turned out the way it did Chris... Thumbs up from me as usual man... Stay safe... Rico

@danielkinsler46 4 года назад

Made for a good video. Its nerve racking for sure! Had the pressure plate bolts to a Centerforce clutch to that and had to take to a machine shop to get out. Thankfully my FIL knew him and we got a good deal on that work. Shew.

@danielkinsler46 4 года назад

Also what did you end up doing for the MAP? Hopefully the tip I sent was understandable.

@jday1427 4 года назад

Good job Chris. I know what you were going through. It’s an awful feeling.

@119heath 4 года назад

Glad everything went smooth on on that one bud.

@Spooky4815 4 года назад

Respect for sharing your mistakes

@colemcmeans7809 4 года назад

corvette gods shine on you, i know that feeling all too well

@midliferyker3929 4 года назад

That sucks! I've definitely been a victim of the same thing in the past hah. Could happen to us all! Intake manifold is like a mirror! Good stuff as always!

@livingchilling2217 4 года назад

I'm so sorry that that happened to you buddy!! I would've never imagine something like that would've happened to you tho, I mean you are so freaking careful on every detail when you work on your car that one never imagine that could've happened to you, but shit happens good thing you got it out tho!! I just replace my check valves from the secondary air system, and I had to remove the intake manifold I was so afraid/nervous when I bolted back that I was sweating. Nice video!

@1wtrahan 4 года назад

WOW Chris lucky on that one , great job good luck with final install ,excellent chrome job too by the way just awesome those guys do good work , , Thanks Chris

@raykruger9989 4 года назад

Been there done that - just once like you. I did this years ago on my 87 C4 intake assembly, after a blown head gasket. I had to use an “easy-out” drill, as the end of the bolt was really jammed-in. So far, I haven’t had to remove or rebuild the intake manifold or heads on my 99 C5, because it only has 51,000 miles on it. Hopefully, your video keeps others from making torquing mistakes. I really appreciate your videos and advice. 🤓

@mrphiscal 4 года назад

Chris I rather be lucky that good any day . ( swap the intake for a supercharger is already half way ready to be installed).

@SuperGerry2009 4 года назад

Even the best can be wrong i'm happy for you Chris that fortunately it has come easy well, good job Chris.

@davezarem 3 года назад

Hey, good job Cris.That has happened to me a couple of times.

@jerrysmith6911 4 года назад

Received my LS t-shirt it's awesome!

@georgeanddaddecker7563 4 года назад

Hope that plastic intake did not crack or get crushed.

@joeb697 4 года назад

Who’s your best friend... anti-seize, even though anti seize is for dissimilar metals it can and should be used in conservative amounts for all bolts not only will it allow that broken off bolt to be extracted easily it will prevent corrosion like almost all LS And Chrysler owners know (exhaust manifold bolts). Also for those of us that work on our vehicles often and take off components that we maybe put on a month ago it just makes the R&R so much easier. Typically any plastic components are inlb torque specs because the plastic can crack. I however just use my electric 1/4drive ratchet and run it down. Don’t stress too much about breaking bolts it’ll happen to every gear head eventually. Even if it had to be drilled out, because of the low torque spec a heli coil could’ve been used without any concern. If it were a head bolt I prefer timeserts they’re just a little beefier. Nice extraction of that bolt, takes a lot of patience and calm nerves.

@raykruger9989 4 года назад

Just don’t put anti-seize on lug nuts. I made that mistake on my 68 Camaro RS, and almost had the wheel come off as 3 lug nuts loosened while driving. 😲

@marksherman5239 4 года назад

Totally awesome throttle body polish wow

@YoshiV819 4 года назад

You're lucky all that torque snapped the bolt and didn't pull the threads right out of the aluminum head! Broken bolts are a part of working on mechanical things. LH drills almost always work when loctite or corrosion are not in the picture. Invest in a set of easy outs as well and practice on a rusty hunk of scrap something. Broken bolts are really not not a big deal with a little practice. Having a helicoil kit isn't a bad idea either...

@wgroche 4 года назад

Dang I never get that lucky! Great job Chris!

@pjfan173 4 года назад

I’m sure glad it worked out for you.

@Bennji_19 4 года назад

I broke a valve cover bolt not to long ago as well! I had to extract it as well 😂

@Bennji_19 4 года назад

You should’ve used a bolt extractor! You drill with a regular drill bit, then you use the extractor and works perfect

@frontxxrunner 4 года назад

I could totally see how you could make that mistake. My brain probably would've registers ft/lbs too

@marksherman5239 4 года назад

Go play the lottery you are soo lucky man !! Don't feel bad bro I do this sort of thing more then you know.. Good job

@xXcashXx3 4 года назад

I allways go by feel when i tighten bolts unless its something major like clutch or engine internals

@haroldmckinstry 4 года назад

Well it's nice to know your not perfect. If I asked your wife I'm sure she could find some other things too. I appreciate the honesty you show. Thanks for putting the time in for the podcast

@thomaswilson8634 4 года назад

A simple mistake that we all have feared doing. I haven't seen anyone do a video on a broken bolt removal from a corvette engine. This is a unique video. Im headed home fri for 3 weeks. Tired of driving this truck.

@johnsmithth3318 4 года назад

You got lucky, glad it worked out for you. Did you consider arp studs

@wynrod1 4 года назад

Nice one Chris! Learned a lot from you.🙂

@ricklipford8762 4 года назад

Great job 👍God bless Corvettes

@thevettboy 4 года назад

E-Gad, if that was me doing that, I would have been throwing F bombs all over the place. Another great how to Chris. Thanks

@nosefirst 4 года назад

There are plenty of ways to make mistakes, this was one I haven't done before, glad it turned out OK.

@bobmrkus3185 4 года назад

I am relieved for you, that could have been a lot worse!

@markmeyers6782 4 года назад

Great job Chris

@markizgonzales4677 4 года назад

I love PB blaster, but not the smell or when it gets in my mouth..

@mycorvettelife 4 года назад

Can’t say I’ve got it in my mouth yet, lol. I agree on the smell though.

@christopherosborn5047 4 года назад

Got lucky day on my c5 the grill cover on the window defroster came loose on one end any ideas how to keep it in place? Chris

@AtlantaTactical 4 года назад

that is awesome!

@lanebarker297 4 года назад

I watch every video you make......C5 content

@jamesmckee7863 4 года назад

NICE JOB Chris

@JWsGarage 4 года назад

Lube it up and turn it out with a scribe or scratch all.

@clintonlewis8760 4 года назад

Wow! Rookie.

@haromaster6086 3 года назад

I felt for you there. Well done.

@thedriverscorner 4 года назад

Yup! Been there

@tjmoneybags 4 года назад

Stuff we all do, but never admit. Actually, ends up great content!

@toodanderson351 4 года назад

Love the videos, keep them coming. 👌

@ZIGZAG252 4 года назад

Man did you hit a stroke of luck on that mistake. Good job though.

@frontxxrunner 4 года назад

When you went with the bigger bit, was it also left hand?

@mycorvettelife 4 года назад

Yes

@gwarren1155 4 года назад

You should go get a lottery ticket before that luck runs out. 👍

@livingchilling2217 4 года назад

You would've not been able to sleep if you just put the intake back without taking that bolt out of the head, those tiny little things can bother the peace of mind knowing that is not 100% like you wanted. Specially with our toys!

@pjfan173 4 года назад

“Tappy Tap Tap”

@YellowJacketGarage 4 года назад

Huge bullet dodged! Glad you got that lucky. Is the intake damaged at all? Hope not. Also, I thought the left twist bits were for the people that live south of the equator...🤣🤣🤣...sorry, couldn't resist. Another note, my Corvette shares the garage with an AMG Mercedes that also uses Newton Meters for torque specs...

@mycorvettelife 4 года назад

No damage.

@jerrysmith6911 4 года назад

Received my LS tsh

@pjfan173 4 года назад

You should ceramic coat it

@edgarcrain6917 Год назад

Chris, This may be petty, but a mechanics ball-peen hammers of different size and weights are designed for working on mechanical applications, so why are you using a carpenters claw hammer for working on your car?

@garycollins3333 4 года назад

The hurrider I go, the behinder I get! Haste makes waste!, We've all been there,tho few man up and admit it!

@MT-vg2yj 4 года назад

hey, are you selling that LS6 intake?

@mycorvettelife 4 года назад

I think my local friend is going to buy it.

@MT-vg2yj 4 года назад

My Corvette Life ok, if doesn’t sell hit me up. Thanks!

@dwayneblair2924 4 года назад

Whew

@javierolivas9671 4 года назад

Please stop messing with your Vette! Your car is amazing so buy another car!

@mycorvettelife 4 года назад

Always room for improvement.

@BernsteinOmega 4 года назад

Like many in the comments, I've done something similar, but in my case, it was a mis-print in the instructions. Since then, I've torqued so many fasteners, I have a general idea of what the torque should be. Enjoying your videos, and just joined the C6 club (vicariously through one of my best friends;-)).

@rikdoro920 4 года назад

Sorry that happened. I did the same thing on the transmission pan on my 2007 Dodge Magnum. Used pound feet instead of pound inches. Sheared the bolt head right off! 😣