Allan, One thing you will need to to do the job is tapping handle that will accept 1/2" taps. I could not find one in my city so I bought one of those "Gator Grip" universal sockets and a 3/8" "T" handle to fit the Gator Grip socket. It worked pretty well. I also used red loctite just to make sure the time-sert threads were sealed and for extra safety. Pascal '84Westy ________________________________ From: Vanagon Mailing List on behalf of Allan Streib Sent: Mon 12/15/2008 7:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: oil drain threads stripped
Asked at the two "best" local parts stores (NAPA and CarQuest), and neither one had 14 x 1.5 heli-coils. So, I ordered the time-sert rental, for $25 I think it's a good deal, cheaper than a heli-coil kit and MUCH cheaper than a time-sert kit. Also sounds like the "best" repair. I appreciate the recommendations from several folks to just use the oversize self-tapping plug, that is definitely a quick and cheap solution but that still leaves you with the relatively weak threads directly in the aluminum case. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL "Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@gnb.ca> writes:
> I rented the time-sert tool from Aircooled.net. Worked really well and a lot cheaper than buying such a specialized tool.
>
> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=TZE0025&cartid=
>
> Pascal
>
> '84Westy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Allan Streib
>
> Yes, I found Time-Cert on Google last night, and agree it looks like a
>
> great solution but the cost for a kit is quite a hurdle
>
--
1991 Vanagon GL
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