Helicoil would be my first shoice as well except that I forgot to mention
that the outside shoulder of the exhaust manifold surrounding the bolt hole
is chipped out by about 3/8 inch (looks as though someone had problems here
before) and must be filled and shaped prior to tapping.
Tom
>
>Helicoil,
>
>Dean
>
>
>>Has anyone had any experience using a product called "ThermoSteel"
>>produced by CarGo Chemicals, Houston TX? Specifically, I am contemplating
>>a repair to the threaded hole on the exhaust manifold that accepts the
>>bolt that joins the intake and exhaust manifolds together for additional
>>strengthening. (BJ8, see Moss part #320-595 for clarification). Obviously,
>>there are high heat concerns here (thus my favorite JB Weld is
>>inapplicable as it only withstands temps to 300 degrees). Supposedly,
>>ThermoSteel is a ceramic based compound (as opposed to an epoxy based)
>>able to withstand temps to 1200 degrees. The hole needs to be filled and
>>tapped to accept a new bolt. Any other suggestions?
>>Thanks,
>>Tom
>>BJ8
>>
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