All cam retainer plate threads stripped - budget solution?
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All cam retainer plate threads stripped - budget solution? So I'm on my way to getting my car back on the road tonight and what do you know, my cam retainer bolts just never tighten down. I think one of them might still be ok but 3 definitely do not get to 18 ft lbs. The previous owner did two cam swaps and must not have been using a torque wrench...
Well what's the cheapest way to handle this? Because four helicoils = $80 and I don't trust myself with a drill in my block. If that's the only route then my friend could probably come through for me and help me install them but if there are any other options I'd love to hear them. I searched and found one other option that said to epoxy, maybe weld? a stud in there and that intrigued me but there was no results or proof of success.
Thanks guys
Well what's the cheapest way to handle this? Because four helicoils = $80 and I don't trust myself with a drill in my block. If that's the only route then my friend could probably come through for me and help me install them but if there are any other options I'd love to hear them. I searched and found one other option that said to epoxy, maybe weld? a stud in there and that intrigued me but there was no results or proof of success.
Thanks guys
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Walmart LMAO 40 bucks http://www.walmart.com/ip/16487903?w...790271&veh=sem
I heard Walmart is selling a cheaper version of the Corvette too LMAO
I heard Walmart is selling a cheaper version of the Corvette too LMAO
Helicoil really is your best option, and they're not that expensive. Metric tends to be more expensive, and more difficult to find. But you could always use a similar sized SAE and save some bux.
Drilling into the block is really not hard at all. Take your time, move slowly, and it will be fine. This really isn't a critical or high torque area, so it would be hard to mess it up.
Drilling into the block is really not hard at all. Take your time, move slowly, and it will be fine. This really isn't a critical or high torque area, so it would be hard to mess it up.
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Oh wow I didn't know that several came in a pack. Looks like the same is offered by Advanced Auto for cheaper than walmart!
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/h...-8/25981946-P#
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/h...-8/25981946-P#
This...coat your drill bit, and tap, with heavy grease...drill and tap SLOWLY...
You should be able to catch all the shavings that way.
You should be able to accomplish this task yourself without too much trouble.
Make sure you have a way to retrieve the HeliCoil drive tang when your insert is at the depth you need, and it's time to remove it.
EDIT: (If you swapped an LS into a "944" this will be a piece of cake...)
Last edited by CattleAc; May 24, 2015 at 11:09 AM. Reason: Reading comprehension sometimes owns me...
