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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: James81 on 04 March 2008, 02:59:39

Title: Valve Cover Bolts / 3.0 V6
Post by: James81 on 04 March 2008, 02:59:39

Hello All:

I'm new here (in case you haven't realized that).  I recently acquired a 2001 Cadillac Catera with a moderate smoking problem.  Upon inspection I found oil leaking from under the valve covers.  I read up on it and found that it was a common problem.

I (stupidly) played around with the bolts and snapped one off.  It's going to be lots of fun getting the bugger out, but after I do get it out I need to replace it.

Does any one know a part number for these valve cover bolts?  Or atleast the dimensions so I can go aftermarket.  To date, the closest I've gotten was this:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=ARP%2D400%2D7503&autoview=sku

I've contacted the dealer who tells me he can special order them from germany..but I'm getting the runaround...

Any hellp would be appreciated...

Title: Re: Valve Cover Bolts / 3.0 V6
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 March 2008, 08:14:36

The bolt size seems to be written in some out dated latin based language which I have not seen since the 80's  ;D

I will measure one for you tonight but, please note, it will be in the world standard metric measurement not the US (we are a mile behind the rest of the world) imperial  :y

Also, remember to give those breathers a clean!