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Offline msbaugh

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Helicoils
« on: December 05, 2012 - 10:36:29 PM »
I had stripped threads on my aluminum intake manifold. Couldn't get one of the carb studs tight so I drilled, tapped it out and put the helicoil in for precautionary measures. Been quite a while now and I've taken the carb on and off maybe 5 times!! It was my first tume trying it, I'd recommend them if you're having trouble!
Idk how they'd do on aluminim heads for head bolts or spark plugs? That might be a little risky but hey it's a cheap solution for 15 bucks!




Offline Chryco Psycho

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Re: Helicoils
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2012 - 12:31:36 PM »
Helicoils / Timeserts are great products , use them all the time , the only issue is sealing the threads for vacuum or water , timeserts are better for that!

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