awd2rwd

iTrader: (17)

Well as the title says I partially stripped the oil pump/pick up tube bolt hole...I can still thread the bolt and tighten it finger tight but anything after that it loosens back up. I honestly dont want to buy another ported ls6 oil pump...
GM's suggested specs are 106 in-lb...which is basically where its at, im just a little nervous.

Here is how it looks currently





What are my options? (Other than ultimately buying another oil pump)

I have already messaged BRPHotRods to ask about this product



Thanks

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

drill and tap it slightly bigger....

vettenuts

iTrader: (4)

Pull the pump off the motor and take it to a clean area. Install a heli-coil in the pump housing which will require drilling and tapping. Tape up all the openings in the pump so no chips get in.

You can't leave it like it is, there will be a lot of vibration in the motor that could work the bolt loose. Last thing you need is that pipe to drop off at 6K RPM.

awd2rwd

iTrader: (17)

Thanks, i thought of that too looks like its probably my best option honestly.

Eagle Performance

This should go with out saying, but just in case, make sure the drill is positioned straight, use a drill press, or have someone with experience installing helicoils do it.

mike13

iTrader: (27)

Just tap it slightly larger, helicoils are fine but they do take some skill and finesse.

red83

iTrader: (64)

x2 for the heli-coil first. then if you mess it up go bigger.