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    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?
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    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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