Helicoil thread repair

[johnnybravo]

Seeing as how the viper block is aluminum, I thought this might be a handy product to mention. I was changing tranny fluid and ended up stripping out the threads in a couple holes for the trans pan bolts. The housing was aluminum and I was feeling like an over achiever so I over torqued the bolts. Picked up some helicoil and 2 minutes later, everything was better than new. The helicoil-ed bolts felt way more secure than all the rest in the pan. Just thought I pass on the info.

 

[VIPR PWR]

Good info ...Have any pics of the repair?

 

[Midnight Runner]

They work great also. I have some in my truck.

 

[johnnybravo]

Good info ...Have any pics of the repair?

No, I was in a rush to get it all finished before it got dark. I can take a pic of my leak-free trans pan though

 

[ZCx]

:rock::rock::rock::rock:

they are a life saver for sure:rock::rock:

i always put a drop Loctite on the insert, as a sealant & make it more permanent repair

i think it would be neat to do a complete engine, tranny, etc. with HeliCoils/thread inserts.
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