>| Howdy, folks. In the process of changing the oil in my Syncro this >| morning, I found that when I removed the drain bolt, some metal thread >| material came out with the plug [snip] >| how do I >| repair this? I remember reading awhile back of the same problem and there >| is a way to over-bore and insert a new threaded sleeve? Is this fix >| something that can be done with limited tools and talent or should I >| enlist the help of a professional? I fixed my oil drain plug with a 14Mx1.5 helicoil (hmm, recoil actually) set that I picked up at a local machine/equipment shop. It was not hard to install. You drill out the old threads, tap the hole with the tap in the kit, and twist in the thread coil. I followed the advice I found in the archives and blew compressed air through the dip stick hole while drilling to avoid and metal shavings getting into the case. I don't know if it's necessary but provided a good amount of anxeity relief as little pieces of metal covered me as I drilled and tapped the new hole... dave |
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