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04-07-2007, 01:59 PM

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I have two motor mount hole stripped on my LS1. I could drill them out and tap it with a M12 bolt or use a threaded insert. any suggestions or anyone had this problem? Thanks

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04-07-2007, 04:37 PM

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I would use a King Insert. I have installed 2 in the last week and am very impressed with them. Very strong and simple to install.

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04-07-2007, 04:47 PM

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where do you get King Inserts?

there is not much room to bore the hole out, thats why i was thinking about tapping a new one

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04-07-2007, 06:40 PM

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I use these and they cannot be beaten as far as strength.

http://www.timesert.com/

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