ever had a stripped cam bolt?? here's a 5 minute fix from Outfront Motorsports - Page 4

J Pride · 06-12-2018, 09:24 AM

I did this to my EJ205 when one cam bolt gave out on me. After I welded a 1/2 nut on the head of the bolt. I was able to break it with a breaker bar by myself. I need to do it to two more of my ej’s. I’d like to start a thread for my 24 hour of lemons wrx (yes I got a wrx for the cheap) but I need 3 replies first. Can someone help me out please? Much appreciated

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skybluesube · 07-05-2018, 01:45 PM

My buddy snapped a head stud one time and that was a blast getting out. Thanks for the tip.

three60austin · 07-08-2018, 10:29 AM

I use this same method with suspension components on Midwest/East Coat cars. Works wonders. Great old school tip!

sgtxRoflcopter · 04-19-2019, 08:01 PM

Umm. that is some innovative thinking

User_Name_1944 · 08-14-2019, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Pride

I did this to my EJ205 when one cam bolt gave out on me. After I welded a 1/2 nut on the head of the bolt. I was able to break it with a breaker bar by myself. I need to do it to two more of my ej’s. I’d like to start a thread for my 24 hour of lemons wrx (yes I got a wrx for the cheap) but I need 3 replies first. Can someone help me out please? Much appreciated

Sometimes better to spend a little more and not have so much money invested in the lemon cars from my experience.

Aaa246 · 08-22-2019, 10:38 PM

smart

Subi_Doobie · 10-13-2019, 02:57 AM

Great to know! I Went to remove mine to replace cam seals during a t-belt change. They were wicked tight so I left them alone. Good to know this for next time! https://youtu.be/Lsqts5oISK8

Subi_Doobie · 10-13-2019, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Pride

I did this to my EJ205 when one cam bolt gave out on me. After I welded a 1/2 nut on the head of the bolt. I was able to break it with a breaker bar by myself. I need to do it to two more of my ej’s. I’d like to start a thread for my 24 hour of lemons wrx (yes I got a wrx for the cheap) but I need 3 replies first. Can someone help me out please? Much appreciated

How bout reply to mine too! Lmao

awcforever · 12-28-2019, 10:06 AM

Another solution (not sure if mentioned) i used a 3” extension and a 17mm socket. The extension provides a place to seat my air hammer. Ram the 6 sided 17mm socket over the cam bolt. Takes a good bit of force but then it zips off with the impact. Then using the bench vice i use the air hammer to knock the cam bolt from the socket. Always works for me. I have a welder but for those who don’t this trick is great. Plus I have a very large collection of Chinese sockets I’ve collected in a drawer over the years. ***128513;

Ollieparker1990 · 07-31-2022, 11:31 AM

Great tip. Very helpful!

Eth207 · 07-09-2023, 04:37 PM

Good stuff. Thanks for this

TonyaMorgan · 10-08-2024, 12:13 PM

Creative! BEFORE YOU USE 10mm ALLEN TOOL, guys, make sure to use SNAP-ON ONLY! The problem with the cam bolt is not the bolt itself but cheap auto parts store quality of the tool. I purchased 1/2 inch drive 10mm Allen from SNAP-ON and it works like a champ! No more problems, and I rebuild lots of EJ motors.

Freddy82 · 12-06-2024, 03:59 AM

Nice video regards from germany

Quote:

Originally Posted by outfrontmotorsports

***********We have seen a lot of posts regarding the removal of stuck cam bolts and methods of how to hold the cam gear in the futile attemps to remove these bolts with success. We have heard of horror stories of drilling, special bits and long times to do it, we have personally seen the results of dealerships using cut-off wheels/air chisels and the damage left behind on the gears that the dealer reinstalls.

the video was not edited, the motor we have is a ej205, three of the four cam bolts came loose with an impact gun, the forth one did not. this method for us is so fast that it's not worth the time to clamp the timing belt together, nor to use the cam tool. On really tight ones with the tool, we have chipped the gears. we have also seen broken head castings due to using a wedge/prybar on the cam lobes.

Often the cam bolt get really tight due to heat cycles, with the welding we do, the rapid heat applied to a stripped bolt makes them come off like butter, not damaging the cam gear at all. If you are local to us, we would perform this operation for $20 per bolt

<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WjZ0XtLYtzc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://youtu.be/WjZ0XtLYtzc

Freddy82 · 12-06-2024, 04:00 AM

Nice video regards from germany

Cheers and Happy Weekend

[quote=outfrontmotorsports;34607909]***********We have seen a lot of posts regarding the removal of stuck cam bolts and methods of how to hold the cam gear in the futile attemps to remove these bolts with success. We have heard of horror stories of drilling, special bits and long times to do it, we have personally seen the results of dealerships using cut-off wheels/air chisels and the damage left behind on the gears that the dealer reinstalls.

the video was not edited, the motor we have is a ej205, three of the four cam bolts came loose with an impact gun, the forth one did not. this method for us is so fast that it's not worth the time to clamp the timing belt together, nor to use the cam tool. On really tight ones with the tool, we have chipped the gears. we have also seen broken head castings due to using a wedge/prybar on the cam lobes.

Often the cam bolt get really tight due to heat cycles, with the welding we do, the rapid heat applied to a stripped bolt makes them come off like butter, not damaging the cam gear at all. If you are local to us, we would perform this operation for $20 per bolt

<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WjZ0XtLYtzc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

10-13-2019, 02:57 AM	#82
Subi_Doobie Scooby Newbie Member#: 507347 Join Date: Oct 2019	Great to know! I Went to remove mine to replace cam seals during a t-belt change. They were wicked tight so I left them alone. Good to know this for next time! https://youtu.be/Lsqts5oISK8 Last edited by Subi_Doobie; 10-13-2019 at 03:26 AM.

12-06-2024, 04:00 AM	#89
Freddy82 Scooby Newbie Member#: 539724 Join Date: Dec 2024	Nice vid:) Nice video regards from germany Cheers and Happy Weekend [quote=outfrontmotorsports;34607909]***********We have seen a lot of posts regarding the removal of stuck cam bolts and methods of how to hold the cam gear in the futile attemps to remove these bolts with success. We have heard of horror stories of drilling, special bits and long times to do it, we have personally seen the results of dealerships using cut-off wheels/air chisels and the damage left behind on the gears that the dealer reinstalls. the video was not edited, the motor we have is a ej205, three of the four cam bolts came loose with an impact gun, the forth one did not. this method for us is so fast that it's not worth the time to clamp the timing belt together, nor to use the cam tool. On really tight ones with the tool, we have chipped the gears. we have also seen broken head castings due to using a wedge/prybar on the cam lobes. Often the cam bolt get really tight due to heat cycles, with the welding we do, the rapid heat applied to a stripped bolt makes them come off like butter, not damaging the cam gear at all. If you are local to us, we would perform this operation for $20 per bolt <iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WjZ0XtLYtzc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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06-12-2018, 09:24 AM	#76
J Pride Scooby Newbie Member#: 475638 Join Date: Oct 2017	I did this to my EJ205 when one cam bolt gave out on me. After I welded a 1/2 nut on the head of the bolt. I was able to break it with a breaker bar by myself. I need to do it to two more of my ej’s. I’d like to start a thread for my 24 hour of lemons wrx (yes I got a wrx for the cheap) but I need 3 replies first. Can someone help me out please? Much appreciated * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-05-2018, 01:45 PM	#77
skybluesube Scooby Newbie Member#: 482372 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX Wago Silver	My buddy snapped a head stud one time and that was a blast getting out. Thanks for the tip.

07-08-2018, 10:29 AM	#78
three60austin Scooby Newbie Member#: 487595 Join Date: Jun 2018	I use this same method with suspension components on Midwest/East Coat cars. Works wonders. Great old school tip!

04-19-2019, 08:01 PM	#79
sgtxRoflcopter Scooby Newbie Member#: 500583 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Arizona Vehicle: 2015 WRX Galaxy Blue	Umm. that is some innovative thinking

08-22-2019, 10:38 PM	#81
Aaa246 Scooby Newbie Member#: 464588 Join Date: Mar 2017	smart

12-28-2019, 10:06 AM	#84
awcforever Scooby Newbie Member#: 382066 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX Silver	Another solution (not sure if mentioned) i used a 3” extension and a 17mm socket. The extension provides a place to seat my air hammer. Ram the 6 sided 17mm socket over the cam bolt. Takes a good bit of force but then it zips off with the impact. Then using the bench vice i use the air hammer to knock the cam bolt from the socket. Always works for me. I have a welder but for those who don’t this trick is great. Plus I have a very large collection of Chinese sockets I’ve collected in a drawer over the years. ***128513;

07-31-2022, 11:31 AM	#85
Ollieparker1990 Scooby Newbie Member#: 530898 Join Date: Jul 2022	Great tip. Very helpful!

07-09-2023, 04:37 PM	#86
Eth207 Scooby Newbie Member#: 534824 Join Date: Jul 2023	Good stuff. Thanks for this

10-08-2024, 12:13 PM	#87
TonyaMorgan Scooby Newbie Member#: 539100 Join Date: Sep 2024	Creative! BEFORE YOU USE 10mm ALLEN TOOL, guys, make sure to use SNAP-ON ONLY! The problem with the cam bolt is not the bolt itself but cheap auto parts store quality of the tool. I purchased 1/2 inch drive 10mm Allen from SNAP-ON and it works like a champ! No more problems, and I rebuild lots of EJ motors.