i've got an LS block with a bad head stud hole...and figure it's cheaper for me to just rent a b-series time sert kit from eg crunkmonster than to buy another block...so, yeah, is this a smart idea? Is this something i can do by myself at home...without having to take the block apart? I've seen 2 write ups and neither person dissasembled....but is this really safe?

 

that doesnt sound like a good idea IMO...... ive never used them so im not sure how strong they are just doesnt sound right for a head..... if it were me i would just re-drill the block and tap it for a bigger bolt, then drill out the head hole it goes through and just use a bigger size bolt all together


not sure what else to say ive never heard of anyone using one for a head bolt

 

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Its not that hard, and it does work sometimes. I know a few mustang guys that blew out the spark plug threads and used time inserts, they hold sometimes but occasional the they have to take the head off and go with a bigger thread.

 

well, i want to avoid a larger head stud if possible.....cause, that's just more work than i wanna put into THIS block. i MIGHT go 1/2" on my other block...but i'm not so sure i even wanna mess with it anymore.

 

Try the time serts, they should work out. Like I said a lot of mustang guys I know run high horse power and they actually blow the plugs right from the head at times, they time sert them and it usually holds pretty well.

 

are they still using e7's or are cars with aftermarket alum's?

 

time-serts work really good if installed properly.

 

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If installed properly in aluminum, they rock. Stronger than the original threads in some situations.

 

Does anyone know a shop in the tristate (PA,NJ) area that can put one in my block?