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ClayW

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Are Valve Cover Bolt Threads Replaceable?
« on: April 21, 2013, 08:21:35 PM »
Are Valve Cover Bolt Threads Replaceable?

I have some stripped threads on an M42 head. Is this sleeve replaceable?

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colin86325

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Re: Are Valve Cover Bolt Threads Replaceable?
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2013, 07:45:15 AM »
You are going to have to use a Timesert or a Helicoil to repair that.  Very common on the M42.
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Re: Are Valve Cover Bolt Threads Replaceable?
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2013, 09:27:50 AM »
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Re: Are Valve Cover Bolt Threads Replaceable?
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2013, 08:19:35 PM »
I bought a Helicoil-style thread repair kit. Drill, tap, install, done.







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