Author Topic: Helicoil on hood?  (Read 482 times)

Offline Glennster

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Helicoil on hood?
« on: June 13, 2010 - 08:35:59 PM »
I've got a hole on my hood that is stripped. Is it pretty easy to put a helicoil in there?




Offline 72rtchallenger

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Re: Helicoil on hood?
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2010 - 09:21:57 PM »
i have one on mine,,just do it cautiously 
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Offline mopardave

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Re: Helicoil on hood?
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2010 - 08:45:00 AM »
not alot of material there to work with, it can be done. May be easier to drill and tap and go with a larger bolt if possible.
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