My valve cover gasket screws on my d16z6 dont screw down to the threads on the block. was thinking of using jb weld to make the new threads using Vaseline on the screw so it doesnt stick to the jb weld but im not sure if thats an area that goes above 500 degrees. if anyone has any ideas PLEASE let me know!!!

 

i recommend using heli-coil. you wanna re thread the striped hole and use heli-coil for a more strength, permanent fix.

 

I would go with time serts.

 

if i use time sert i might as well just re tap it...

 

and dont heli coil's require going to a machine shop to get it welded in?

 

nevermind i just googled heki coil and found out i dont need to weld it. whats the real difference between heli coil and time sert?

 

none of them requires welding. and they both require drill/tap.

 

are you talking about the threads in the cam caps that hold on the valve cover? oh for your first idea they make a special thread repair compound that does what you suggest, I think loctite makes it, I have a kit I use for threads I don't want to helicoil, i think I used it once, not on anything critical

 

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