I have a time-sert on my 85gl Joe
On Dec 15, 2008, at 3:32 PM, Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote: > 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 |
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