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Re: #%$@&* SAE Bolts Forced into a TD Block

To: "Bullwinkle" <yd3@nvc.net>, "mgt mailing list" <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: #%$@&* SAE Bolts Forced into a TD Block
From: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 19:59:45 +0100
You have nothing to lose by running an 8 x 1mm tap through the sump fixing
holes even though the block is cast iron. This is what I have just done on
my TF and everthing has torqued up fine. It may be that just the first few
threads are damaged, or even the bolts slighty damaged. Should it not work
then by all means Helicoil. However I would not recommend the former on
safety critical components.

Good Luck

David Tinker


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