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Apr 7, 2007 | 04:50 AM

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snozepp147

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Re: Stripped Head Bolt Thread

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Originally Posted by fc735

i dont recommend a helicoil for head bolts. a time sert is the only way to go and have it work correctly. you think they are expensive? see how much it costs to put every one of them in a northstar block.

i'd still have to buy the whole kit for $400 just to fix that one thread.

Apr 7, 2007 | 05:07 AM

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HatefulMechanic

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Re: Stripped Head Bolt Thread

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Originally Posted by snozepp147

i'd still have to buy the whole kit for $400 just to fix that one thread.

and? you are in an area that has a few machine shops, all you need to do is call and ask if they have a timesert kit with the thread of your head bolt.

myself, i would pull the engine and tear it completely apart, i wouldnt want to risk metal shavings from drilling and tapping to make it into the engine.

i have had to buy a $500 insert set for one job before too....but it was still cheaper than buying a new block.