I've read all the posts going back a couple of years on this topic and
amazingly I still have questions..
I have to fix one loose stud and I have the 5/16x24 helicoil kit that
conveniently comes in a pack of 12....
I was wondering if the hole for the defective stud actually needs to be
drilled further or if I can just use the tap in the existing hole to cut
the thread for the helicoil ?
I also wonder about breaking off the tab that is used to screw the coil
into the hole. Since the hole is a dead-end can this tab be broken off
and if so how, or is it just left in place ?.
Finally, I have 12 helicoils, should I leave well alone and fix the one
broken one or go for broke and do them all now while I have the thing
apart ?
Stan
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