helicoil the way to go?

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Aug 9, 2007 | 07:17 PM

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helicoil the way to go?

i need to redo a valve cover bolt on my d16z6...it was snapped off when i bought it and i just need to get it fixed...i heard the helicoil way was best to go...for this job itself...the valve cover bolts...what size will i need?

Aug 9, 2007 | 07:42 PM

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Re: helicoil the way to go? (92_boosted)

anyone...need it real soon

Aug 9, 2007 | 07:59 PM

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Re: helicoil the way to go? (92_boosted)

depends, lets see a pic

Aug 9, 2007 | 08:06 PM

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Probably is.

Aug 9, 2007 | 08:10 PM

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Re: helicoil the way to go? (92_boosted)

If the bolt snapped off, what you really want to do is remove it and install a new one. Heli-Coil inserts are generally used for repairing stripped threads.