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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: josephb983 on January 28, 2012, 02:29:22 AM

Title: Stripped bolt
Post by: josephb983 on January 28, 2012, 02:29:22 AM

I stripped the top bolt on my timing chain guide, and wondered what would be the best solution. Lots of options... JB Weld and re-drill/tap?

Title: Stripped bolt
Post by: victor.askew on February 15, 2012, 12:43:33 AM

Im not sure if I understand what you stripped, the bolt or the threaded bolt hole that it threads into. If it is the bolt , buy a replacment of the exact thread pitch & size. If its the bolt hole buy a heli coil kit that is sized to fit the orignal bolt and use it. I would not start using JB Weld on the car if you havent already!!! Good luck.

Title: Stripped bolt
Post by: danlolasdad on February 15, 2012, 05:46:27 AM

pictures will help advise you too mate