That timesert does look quite strong. Wish I would have known about
them a week ago when I had a stud pull out some threads on my miata. I've
never been much of a helicoil fan. I'll have to try one next time. Thanks!
-Mike
www.vwpower.org
>
> >Helicoil should take care of the repair.
>
> If the stud is sheared or broken off and you can get it out without
> damaging the threads in the head, then a new stud can go right in, no? If
> the stud pulled out of the head instead of broke off, or you have to drill
> it out and damage the threads, then a threaded insert like Timesert
> (http://www.timesert.com/) is preferred over a helicoil for the repair, I
> believe. Much stronger.
>
> TT
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