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May 25, 2013 | 02:44 PM

Wile E's 98

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Advice needed on repairing striped threads

So I go to replace my starter and sure enough one of the holes is striped.

Do I need to drill our can I just retap the hole with a slightly bigger tap?

Any one know what size to use?

Anything else I might be missing?

May 25, 2013 | 02:59 PM

chopperb

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You can use a helicoil.

May 25, 2013 | 03:14 PM

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There is a system called Lock N Stitch

http://www.locknstitch.com/

It replaces the threads makes it stroger than stock.

Contact them to see if there is anyone in your area that does this.

Good Luck

May 25, 2013 | 10:52 PM

Spartan7

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Drill the hole out, tap it, then use a helicoil for the stock bolt thread. You can find tons of info on how to do a helicoil with a quick Google search.