Timing belt cover problem

[ariasoli]

I just finished installing a new timing belt and water pump. I was then installing the upper timing belt cover and I cant get the bolts to go all the way in, could the metal guides be causing a problem or did I possibly mess up the threads on the block?

Any suggestions? Thanks

[White325is]

did you put the metal hook back on behind the upper cover?

[ariasoli]

Yea, at first I forgot but I did after and it was still giving me a problem.

[SpecM]

could be like mine... the threaded hole in the head that the cover bolts to is stripped out... maybe

[ariasoli]

I think thats what it is. What do you recommend??

[SpecM]

push the bolt in as far as it will go and check it every time you pop the hood?

[FredK]

So are both bolts not threading in, or just one of them?

[ariasoli]

Lol so much for torquing it down.

[ariasoli]

So are both bolts not threading in, or just one of them?

At first one but now both of them.

[SpecM]

At first one but now both of them.

both?

maybe your cover is bent? did you sit it on the ground? in the sun? where children could reach it?

[ariasoli]

both?

maybe your cover is bent? did you sit it on the ground? in the sun? where children could reach it?

The bolts dont screw in properly even without the cover on. I really think the holes are stripped.

[karpiel]

Funny how threads magically screw themselves up when no ones looking.