Another option other than helicoils and timeserts is Keenserts
http://www.keensert.com/ similar to the timeserts with added locking pins to
prevent backout of the insert. Good stuff... We used a bunch of these a
about 5 years ago on the mounting holes on the vibration table in our test
lab. No failures yet that I am aware of and they have seen HEAVY abuse in
their lifetime.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Hood <mhood@frontlinepc.net>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: VW head removal - OT!
> 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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