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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Boatdreamin" data-source="post: 4024" data-attributes="member: 610"><p>Hello Everyone, I was so excited to find this forum! I am working on an old 530, I think it's an early 80's model. We have built the Kohler engine, so it runs great. The hydraulics are running pretty good now too. I had a problem with the chain case leaking on the front, so I replaced that gasket there. The only problem is the bolts appear to be stripped. I can tighten them only so far, and then they pop. I ran it a little last night, and it didn't appear to leak, so I think it might hold for a little while. This summer I plan on taking both covers off and replacing them both, but my question is, what do I do about my stripped bolts? This thing has been hacked on and "patched up" numerous times before I got it. I'm thinking I'm going to have to drill and retap the holes, unless someone has a good idea about how to get a nut and bolt on there. Thanks in advance! --Boatdreamin</p></blockquote><p></p>