Stripped Threads...... Help
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Stripped Threads...... Help
Okay guys, I have a CLS 6spd w/a CT SC that was removed several weeks ago due to a small oil leak and while loosening one of the bolts that holds the charger to the engine block I notice that last bolt on the bracket did not offer much resistance.
What I notice is that the threads in the engine block hole are stripped, however I can still see some of the original threads further down the hole but the bolt does not reach those threads; BTW this charger was installed by an ACura dealer 3yrs ago so this is the first time I see this cross thread issue. Is there any product out there in the market to re thread/help with stripped threads that dont require drilling/using thread sleeves? All ideas welcome. Thanks
What I notice is that the threads in the engine block hole are stripped, however I can still see some of the original threads further down the hole but the bolt does not reach those threads; BTW this charger was installed by an ACura dealer 3yrs ago so this is the first time I see this cross thread issue. Is there any product out there in the market to re thread/help with stripped threads that dont require drilling/using thread sleeves? All ideas welcome. Thanks
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dont be mad
Originally Posted by fokkerfitch83
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you can use a thing called a heli coli. They sell them at autozone, you drilll out the old threads and screw the coil into it, supposed to be stronger than reg threads. Either way it has to be drilled out.
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before i drilled into the tread, i'd try to re-tap it. The threads are still there, just need to be cleaned up a bit i'd bet. Then also use a longer bolt to get down to the better threads. Worst case it doesn't work, and you re-drill anyways.
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Originally Posted by Garkon
before i drilled into the tread, i'd try to re-tap it. The threads are still there, just need to be cleaned up a bit i'd bet. Then also use a longer bolt to get down to the better threads. Worst case it doesn't work, and you re-drill anyways.
If it doesn't hold, I'll probably Helicoil mine. Plenty of room to get a drill in there.
According to Helicoil's website, they're used in aerospace too so they seem to work.
http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.asp
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