Subject	Helicoil!
Posted by	megaDan on October 03, 2012 at 4:23 PM
	This message has been viewed 260 times.
In Reply To	Helicoil or new lower intake manifold?? posted by boosTTed on October 03, 2012 at 07:32 AM
Message	Buy a kit, should come with a handle, tap, and 12 threads or so. Spend all of 7 bucks for the kit at advance auto and you can repair many other areas if need be as this is a common thread on this car. I repaired a few on my lower intake manifold. Tempted to do them all, no more worries about stripping the soft aluminum. Pic from mine:
Follow Ups	Helicoil or new lower intake manifold?? - boosTTed 07:32:11 10/03/12 I helicoiled my upper plenum in 2 places and very strong (n/m) - craigz96tt 10:51:51 10/03/12 I'd use a timersert - aliaZ 11:06:57 10/03/12 A buddy of mine has one off a 91 TT for $100 (n/m) - boosTTed 11:59:00 10/03/12 Way too high for a lower plenum. - Woody75 (Denver) 14:20:19 10/03/12 Helicoil will fix it just fine if done properly. - Summeronthechain (MN) 13:26:31 10/03/12 Helicoil! - megaDan 16:23:51 10/03/12 When helis are placed in aluminum it becomes stronger - Dane (Houston) 23:45:31 10/03/12
Post a Followup	You cannot reply to this message because you are not logged in.