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2.7 case ... How to fix this loose bolt?

See the pic.. (pic is "borrowed" from the for sale section.. not my case!)


My engine is in the car and runs really strong with somewhat low pressure when warm.
(I have been collecting pieces to rebuilld it but seems like that will be next winter... )

The main issue is quite much dripping from this bolt, i suspect it was overtightened some time, when i try to tighten it get that ugly sliding feeling of a bolt loose in the threads...

I would like to unscrew it, check the threads, perhaps use some epoxy or even loctite and reinstall the bolt, and with a combo of new copper and gasket sealer make a "fix for the season". I dont have dies long enough to try to clean up the threads.

Any issues or other ideas?
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