Why not stick with a proven winner?
I have used hundreds of Helicoils over the past 30 years.
Never a single problem!
Regards,
Jim B.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Hartwig" <mhartwig@midsouth.rr.com>
To: "David Kernberger" <dkern@napanet.net>; <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>;
<buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: Possible Helicoil use
> If I were to use inserts, I wouldn't use helicoils. I'd use one of the
> solid inserts like timecerts or these that I found the other day
> http://www.muller.net/mullermachine/howto/insert/
>
>
>
>
> > 2/19/03
> >
> > To all,
> >
> > I have often wondered if it would make any sense to routinely
> > helicoil (during a rebuild) all the head bolt holes, intake manifold
bolt
> > holes, and spark plug holes in a Rover/BOP engine in order to avoid
future
> > thread stripping problems. I do not remember anybody talking about this
> > during the last 3 years or so. Would appreciate hearing from anybody
who
> > would like to comment, either pro or con. Alternative ideas, of course,
> > are welcome too.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Dave Kernberger
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