I just repaired the stripped threads on the magnesium differential housing
of my sportsracer using these: www.*ezlok*.com
They're way better than using Helicoils or the like which are simply
springs--here you are actually putting new material into the metal for a
permanent fix.
Best--Michael Oritt
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
> Is it a machine or pipe thread? Either way, I believe there are thread
> inserts available; I'd go with that (use red threadlocker to both lock and
> seal the threads on the outside of the insert). No goop, tape, etc. is
> going to do the job (for long).
>
> Better to do it right than spring for a new transmission when the
> half-arsed 'fix' fails and you lose your fluid.
>
> Bob
>
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> Howdy,
> My son and I replaced the radiator in his Aerostar Ford van, The top
> Automatic tranny line got cross threaded. Has anyone come up with a fix?
> Other than replace the radiator? Is there a product out there that you have
> used to seal the threads on a pressurized system that works.
> Thanks
>
> --
> Ira Erbs
> Portland, OR
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