Valve cover bolt issue

[luv2uallday]

not everyone lol had a friend who didn't and tried to put it in and torqued it down and it was tooo long split the head went to replacing a thermostat housing to replacing his HEAD lol. the holes for the valve cover are just deep enough for a certain length bolt there isn't much extra length to work with. That's naturally pure allunimum not steel like the block so that will split like nothing OR at the very least the threads coming out like filings and wish got the OEM bolt. I still remember that guy a .50 cent bolt turned into a $1,000 head replacement.

[nostromo]

Accidentally snapped one of mine. I have been looking online using the part number but can't find any for a reasonable price to Canada. Everyone charges 20 dollars shipping or more. Does anyone know where I can go to buy these (shipped to Canada) for a reasonable price?

[xintersecty]

Accidentally snapped one of mine. I have been looking online using the part number but can't find any for a reasonable price to Canada. Everyone charges 20 dollars shipping or more. Does anyone know where I can go to buy these (shipped to Canada) for a reasonable price?

My suggestion, take a bolt out and figure out the size. Then look on canadian amazon or go to a local Chevy dealer.

[TurboElk]

Get a bolt that's the same diameter and thread pitch... Cut it down and dress the end of it.

[Melveo]

Had one eject on me. as long as you have the right thread pitch then just slap a washer on it. worked for me.

[delsmyser]

Bolt size is M6-1.00 x 55mm for those curious...flange bolt if available but it seems a socket cap screw in that size is WAY more accessible as home despot even carries them, just use a washer. $1.59 a bolt for me (vs $.50 plus $8 shipping from GM sources).

Cheers!