So I went to replace the stator cover gasket bc the bottom bolt keeps leaking oil. When I pulled the bolts out, the threads that the bolt go into, which is part of the block, ended up being cracked and a piece of the block broke off and now I can't get that bolt back in. How can I fix this and make it so the bolt can thread Into the block again? And please tell me I don't need a new block now just for this!! I will add pics tomorrow. I still have the piece that broke off and the bolt. Any ideas?? It's an 02 f4i. Thanks.

 

Yes, pictures of what you're dealing with will definitely help. A few from different angles and well lit and in focus is a bonus.

 

Will do tomorrow. Thanks IDoDirt. Might be late tomorrow, I have to be up in 4 hours for work to work a 16 hour day. Talk soon!

 

Make sure you remind me that I don't want your job!

 

IDoDirt. I'm just reminding you, you don't want my job!. I haven't had time to get the pics yet bc I'm still working ridiculous hours trying to get this job done. I will get them soon though. I really need to figure out how to fix this. I'm hoping I can steel stick it out epoxy it since the bolts are only torqued to 10lbs. At least that's what I read. If you have any insight to that, I'd appreciate it. I couldn't find torque specs in the service manual for these bolts.

 

Eithr JB Weld if yu must or have someone put a couple of tacks on it with a TIG welder.
I had to have a small crack in my transmission (SUV not motorcycle) welded a while back. It was like $75 and he came to the house. I would guess if you have a traveling welder around it wouldn't be much or if you had to load it on a trailer and take it there it would be cheaper.