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Re: Head retension, stripped thread, wwyd?
Posted to Shop Management Forum on 10/18/2003 1 Reply

Andrew,

There is now way you can foresee or be liable for this occurring.

This is common on many newer Toyota aluminum blocks with torque to yield bolts after a overheat. The threads crack during the overheat and pull when torqued. Should be an 11x1.5 and ... Login to read more.

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