I used a heli-coil on my exhaust manifold...worked great. I used some
threadlock as well. Only @ 1200 miles later, but holding strong.
Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
'62 MGA
'67 MGBGT
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> Heli-Coil is the name of a threaded insert for a stripped hole. One
> selects the heli-coil to fit the original bolt, then drills the hole to a
> specified size, turns in the heli-coil until it's seated, then the "new"
> hole is as good or better than the original. It's a DIY job, but they
> can cost little for some threads and a lot for others, and there is an
> insertion tool that you might need. Check it out and see if its cost is
> reasonable. Some hardware stores will carry heli-coil, and most
> auto-parts stores will have them in stock.
> Alternatives include drilling the hole and tapping for next larger
> bolt, and cleaning the stripped hole of oil, then filling with JB Weld
> and tapping to fit the bolt.
> Bob
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>
> On Mon, 3 Oct 2005 21:11:03 -0700 "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net> writes:
> > I have a slow leak in the differential in my 1972 MGB. I believe I
> > stripped
> > the bottom screw on the diff cover, meaning it is stripped in the
> > diff
> > housing. How can I repair this?
> >
> > Richard
> > Tucson, AZ
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