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1. [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: I Erbs <eyera3000@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:56:34 -0800
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
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00196.html (7,682 bytes)

2. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:02:46 +0000 (UTC)
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 go
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00201.html (8,215 bytes)

3. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:10:05 -0800
Been there, done that. If the fitting is like other tranny lines I have seen, it is a flare fitting, so the threads don't do the sealing, the flare does. Again assuming you damaged the threads like I
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00202.html (8,963 bytes)

4. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: Bob <robertlarson@att.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:40 -0500
Hi Ira, A couple of years ago repaired a radiator that had the A/C system running thru it on a 99 Nissan. Almost $350 for the radiator or a $45 gamble on a Helicoil kit from McMaster Carr. The gamble
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00203.html (8,095 bytes)

5. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:58:15 -0800
Loctite has a product called Quicktape 249. I have not used it but it is a medium strength thread locker tape like there blue liquid product. I believe it would be good for your application. Check it
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00207.html (8,144 bytes)

6. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:19:05 -0500
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-
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00208.html (9,576 bytes)

7. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:08:57 +0000 (UTC)
I have a roll of this. Good for when the liquid just won't do (runs off too fast), but it's not for thread repair. Also, very expensive ($20+ for a roll). Bob -- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA -- Origina
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00209.html (8,248 bytes)

8. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:55:04 -0500
As I recall Ira said the fitting was cross-threaded. If he wants to repair it he should use an insert--if he only wants to fix it he may as well use JB Weld. Best--Michael Oritt _____________________
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00211.html (9,956 bytes)

9. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: I Erbs <eyera3000@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:11:18 -0800
I want to fix it, so my son does not continue to have issues, but we bought a new radiator and he cross threaded both fittings. I was able to repair the bottom one, but the top is still leaking. He's
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00216.html (11,496 bytes)

10. Re: [Healeys] non Healey fix help (score: 1)
Author: john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:10:05 -0800
There is J-B Kwik and J-B Weld. J-B Weld is slow drying and handles temperatures to 600 degrees F and has a tensile strength of 3960 PSI. Check the back of the product packaging if you still have it.
/html/healeys/2011-11/msg00217.html (8,111 bytes)


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