Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

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Aug 22, 2015 | 11:04 AM

thrty8street

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Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

The front lower engine vibration mount hole was stripped (bolt circled). Is this the correct heli-coil kit I need to use (M10x1.25)?

Amazon.com: Helicoil 5543-10 M10 x 1.25 Metric Fine Thread Repair Kit: Home Improvement

Aug 22, 2015 | 11:08 AM

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Re: Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

You're one better than me at least... The nut welded inside the frame broke loose on mine LOL. I need to get some riv nuts LOL.

Aug 22, 2015 | 08:25 PM

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Re: Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

Id just tap it for the next size up

Aug 24, 2015 | 03:33 PM

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Re: Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

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You're one better than me at least... The nut welded inside the frame broke loose on mine LOL. I need to get some riv nuts LOL.

lol sucks man, working on these cars can be a love/hate relationship sometimes.

Aug 28, 2015 | 05:24 AM

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Re: Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

Anyone know?

Aug 28, 2015 | 06:44 AM

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Re: Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

I would just re-thread the the hole first before buying a helicoil kit.

Aug 28, 2015 | 03:55 PM

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Re: Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

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I would just re-thread the the hole first before buying a helicoil kit.

What size would I need?

Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

Stripped bolt hole, what helicoil kit?

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