Subject	Use a Helicoil thread insert...
Posted by	Denis on June 12, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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In Reply To	intake manifold bolt took some threads w/ it! help posted by devsdead Z32 on June 12, 2022 at 02:52 PM
Message	Are you pulling the motor anyway, our because of the stripped thread? The repair can be done with the motor in the car, just be careful about containing the chips when you drill for the insert. https://www.amazon.com/Helicoil-5546-8-Metric-Coarse-Thread/dp/B0002SREP4/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=helicoil+kit&qid=1655069300&sr=8-14
Follow Ups	intake manifold bolt took some threads w/ it! help - devsdead Z32 14:52:19 06/12/22 Use a Helicoil thread insert... - Denis 16:30:16 06/12/22 Re: Use a Helicoil thread insert... - devsdead Z32 16:47:04 06/12/22 Thread insert... - Denis 18:14:09 06/12/22 sounds good! thank you for the help! (n/m) - devsdead Z32 19:11:21 06/12/22 Re: intake manifold bolt took some threads w/ it! help - Rob260 05:53:05 06/13/22 Do them all while you' have the lower intake exposed - megaDan 09:36:48 06/13/22 I would replace what is damaged and use a torque wrench to - Bernie (NoVA) 13:52:21 06/13/22 Will do Bernie (n/m) - devsdead Z32 16:44:19 06/13/22 Amen to that... - Denis 17:11:26 06/13/22 That's a good process. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 17:32:52 06/13/22 Many times the problem is owners fail to use the - CmyZ 16:18:39 06/14/22 If you Helicoil it, you should ensure it is drilled square - LitlElvis 12:52:47 06/13/22
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