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Date:         Tue, 19 May 1998 19:42:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Drain Threads Stripped
Comments: To: "Michael A. Radtke" <m.radtke@ELM.AZ05.BULL.COM>,
          Vanagon@VANAGON.COM

The 14 mm Heli-coil tool is available although the kit was expensive. I think I paid about $60.00 for mine. Included 10 inserts. This is definitely the way to go. It will not come out and the stainless wire is much stronger than the soft aluminum. I do repose the copper gaskets with a nylon one to get a better seal.

Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Michael A. Radtke <m.radtke@ELM.AZ05.BULL.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, May 18, 1998 11:16 AM Subject: Oil Drain Threads Stripped

>Hello, > >I checked the archives, and I decided to use an insert or helicoil. I was >unable to find a helicoil in 14mm X 1.5, so I opted for the insert which >claimed to be 1 size oversize and self threading. (It has a smaller drain >screw in its center. However, this thing refused to thread easily, and >when I did finally get it in, it stripped the threads as well. The >stripped threads came out in little blocks making me think that the case >material is very brittle. > >I see at least two options: > >1) Search out the helicoil. However, will it be iffy too because of the >brittle case? And, I can't seem to find the right size. > >2) Flush and dry the opening. JBWeld the insert that I bought. The rough >thread surfaces should give the JBWeld plenty of holding power. > >Please post your opinions and ideas about where to get the helicoil. > >Thanks for your help, > >Mike '84 GL > > >Michael A. Radtke - Z74 Voice: 602-862-4897 >Bull FAX: 4853 >13430 N. Black Canyon Hwy. >Phoenix, AZ 85029 Email: m.radtke@bull.com


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