F20Cdriver

I stripped the thread on my timing belt tensioner and I don't have the money right now to buy a Time-Sert kit to repair the thread, does anybody have any quick/temporary repair ideas? I need my car to work until I can buy the Time-Sert kit and tap wrench which wont be for about another month.

So far, I've tried using J.B. Weld for a temp fix but that only lasted a few days.

thanks for any help

TripleLude

There is too much at stake to risk it over JB Weld or anything beside cutting new threads or using an insert. Just maybe you can find an oversized bolt for it, but it's best to use an insert and tighten with a torque wrench.

Marvin1985

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You try a longer bolt?

F20Cdriver

thanks for the idea im definitely going to try using a bigger bolt, I don't really have a choice.

not yet but im going to, thanks

94EG8

Be careful with that one, you can puncture the water jacket if you go too far and ruin the block.

There really isn't a cheap fix for this, if it lets go you're going to bend valves and you'll be looking at a lot more money.