The Heli-Coil is the best solution. Since it is stainless, you won't have a problem again. Also resists cross threading much better than the aluminum. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: John Anderson <vwbus@MINDSPRING.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Saturday, March 07, 1998 12:15 AM Subject: Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
>>I believe VW also makes a special stud which is oversized on one end only >>so the head can just be tapped out to a larger size. >> > >John is right, factory 9mm/8mm stud is cheap and available, the killer is >finding that M9x1.5 tap, or any M9 tap for that matter. On the rear of the >engine, you can typically get enough off to put a drill up there and drill >for a helecoil, which is M10 OD, M8 ID plus if it is stripped in a bolt not >stud location, you'll need to do this anyway. A right angle drill or right >angle drill attachment, or a stubby drill can really help in any case. > >John >vwbus@mindspring.com > |
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