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Re: 1996 or 1997 gm 454 exh and cyl heads
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 5/27/2018

I don't think they're SUPPOSED to be open to coolant....

I always weld a nut on to the broken bolt, even if it is sub-surface to the head. Usually at least one size up. Ex: 7/16 nut on a 3/8 bolt.

Good luck.

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