Yeah, I have to agree. Helicoils are really good, and very easy to do.
If you only have one to do, the cost of around $20 for the kit, which
includes a tap, is kind of high, but still worth it. I had to do one on
the TA and am more than happy with the result and level of effort.
Dennis Nelson
39 MG TA
dnelson@illuminet
At 07:41 PM 5/19/99 -0700, Bud Krueger wrote:
>Dick,
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> It's not uncommon, sorry to say. Helicoils are the way to go. It's a
>metric thread, and i believe it's 8mm x 1mm. Might be worth investing in the
>helicoil kit if you're doing more than two, otherwise any decent machine shop
>can install them for you for about $20/hole.
>
>Bud Krueger
>52TD
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>Dick Dell wrote:
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>> Sad times.
>>
>> I have my TF somewhat apart to put in a new master cylinder and I saw that
>> the lower bolts securing the bell housing to the engine/sump were missing.
>> I acquired a few from Abingdon and when I went to put them in place found
>> that the threads in the sump are no longer viable (read GONE).
>>
>> Do I need to pull the sump to have threaded inserts put in the holes? Can I
>> use a helicoil (is one available for a Whitworth thread?)?
>>
>> Any and all suggestions and information are welcome.
>>
>> Dick Dell
>> Raleigh NC
>>
>> MGTF
>> Jensen-Healey
>> TR3
>> E-type
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