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Old 07-06-2005 | 06:24 PM
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Default Stripped out hole in front cover...options?
I was putting my oil pan back on and I stripped out the one bolt that goes into the front cover. Can I drill and tap it a bit bigger or do I need a new cover?
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Old 07-06-2005 | 06:48 PM
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I don't remember the size,I think its a M8x1.25,but I helicoiled mine.I thought about retapping it.Just figured a helicoil would be better.
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Old 07-07-2005 | 08:40 AM
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Or use a timesert.
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Old 07-07-2005 | 12:42 PM
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A helicoil or thinsert is really a better way to go than drilling/tapping to a larger-size bolt and then having one bolt that's an oddball size.
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Old 07-07-2005 | 04:06 PM
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Just got a helicoil set. Almot $30 but now I have 9 spares for a pretty popular size bolt.
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