Header bolt holes

[mpro69rr]

Hello, I had to remove my headers and the bolt holes have RTV in them. Does anyone know how to clean them out? I don't want to use a tap because that will push the rtv into the water jacket.

Thanks!

 

[dadsbee]

Vacuum and a dental pic.

 

[1967coronet]

If its just a small ammt. I would not worry about it. redope and install.
If it is a lot of rtv you can take a small 90* pick and shop vac and work over the holes.
But it would have to be a lot of rtv before I would go that far.

Just like dads bee said.

 

[mpro69rr]

Vacuum and a dental pic.

That's a Good idea! Thanks!

 

[BeepBeepRR]

 

[mpro69rr]

That will push the rtv into the water jacket, I don't want to do that.

 

[Ironbuilt]

Invest in a set of these.

https://store.snapon.com/Miniature-...nct-Soft-Grip-Miniature-Pick-Set-P891665.aspx

 

[dadsbee]

Every time I go to the dentist I ask them if they have any tools they are throwing out, always come home with at least 4 or 5 ! May as well get something as a bonus for his $250/hr !

 

[khryslerkid]

Get a 3/8" diameter round wire brush, cut the handle end off of it, chuck it in your drill and run it in reverse. They make them for drills also...

 

[mpro69rr]

Get a 3/8" diameter round wire brush, cut the handle end off of it, chuck it in your drill and run it in reverse. They make them for drills also...
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That looks like it will do a good job.

 

[bearman]

once you clean out the bolt wholes go buy some allen headed plugs. put thread locker on them run them into exhaust holes and no more water leaks and never have to worry about broken exhaust bolts just a thought.

 

[khryslerkid]

Then this happens...

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/what-a-stupid-thing-i-did.171312/