Coolant pipe in 5VZ-FE block valley - nut broke

[cruisercorner]

Im doing a top end refresh on a 5vz-fe in a 97 4runner, and when i pulled the coolant pipe that runs through the valley, i broke the nut holding the pipe at the back of the block valley. Is this something that I need to worry about fixing, or will the lower intake keep enough pressure on it to stay in place? I did replace the foam about the coolant pipe block plate with some fresh closed cell foam.

Here's a link to a pic, not sure why my insert pic link didnt work... Shared album - Tone Southerland - Google Photos

 

[brillo_76]

oh man, how secure does the pipe seem with the missing bolt? 10mm (6mm) are so easy to snap too. maybe some high temp RTV to hold it there as that is a major headache to get that bolt threads out of that hole...:-(

 

[cruisercorner]

I was able to get it out! and I managed to not burn up my truck... Just used a bolt in place of the stud/nut. My backup plan was to just weld the bracket in place

Shared album - Tone Southerland - Google Photos
Shared album - Tone Southerland - Google Photos
Shared album - Tone Southerland - Google Photos

 

[JustTroItIn]

Nicely done!