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heli-coil for valve cover bolts
« on: September 09, 2013, 02:58:54 PM »
Where did you guys get your heli coil kit at to fix these damn holes? I have a the basic auto stores here but i dont see anything listed on the sites.

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Re: heli-coil for valve cover bolts
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2013, 03:56:09 PM »
Almost any local parts store should have M6x1 kits in stock. That's where I have always gotten mine.

Also, my write-up may be of interest to you.
http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_vchc.php
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Re: heli-coil for valve cover bolts
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2013, 10:36:08 AM »
Highly suggest the write up, know it's helped me before.  You should be able to find the kit easily, if not try amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Heli-Coil-55466-M6X1-Metric-Kit/dp/B000CMHVM6
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Re: heli-coil for valve cover bolts
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2013, 12:05:10 PM »
thankfully my local napa has them. Thanks for the link on the guide
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