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11-18-2012, 11:56 AM
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Stripped hole
While changing the hoses and thermostat I stripped one of the bolt holes(using a 1/4 ratchet, go figure) for the thermostat housing, I was wondering what or how to fix this. I don't think there is enough metal to insert a helicoil maybe tap to the next size...any ideas would be appreciated
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11-18-2012, 01:30 PM
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What's that bolt size?
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11-18-2012, 02:17 PM
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I know nothing of your location you are working in, but perhaps I can be of assistance with THIS followed by THIS?
Also, you can possibly use a longer bolt and get to deeper threads, or you could possibly drill it deeper and tap it for the original threads?
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11-18-2012, 03:11 PM
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Going up is probably a good solution and the easiest. Keep in mind it's metric, so a possible solution is a slightly bigger imperial sized bolt.
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11-18-2012, 03:21 PM
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I think the original size is 6 x 1.0. You can probably do a 7 or even an 8 without much problem. What size is that motor again? 3.5L?
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11-18-2012, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cdmccul
I know nothing of your location you are working in, but perhaps I can be of assistance with THIS followed by THIS?
Also, you can possibly use a longer bolt and get to deeper threads, or you could possibly drill it deeper and tap it for the original threads? |
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This and This, were some really cool things! did you make that arrangement or, was that a set that can be purchased?
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11-18-2012, 03:37 PM
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This and This, were some really cool things! did you make that arrangement or, was that a set that can be purchased?
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My dad and I made it from some metric hardware and a piece of wire that came from an old church organ (small electric) that I took apart once.
We have since made a second one for a car I was working on for my sister.
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11-18-2012, 03:45 PM
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Maybe I'm going to have to put a drill press on my Christmas wish list!
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11-18-2012, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Adpros
I think the original size is 6 x 1.0. You can probably do a 7 or even an 8 without much problem. What size is that motor again? 3.5L?
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or even a 1/4", which is 6.5 mm.
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11-18-2012, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Adpros
I think the original size is 6 x 1.0. You can probably do a 7 or even an 8 without much problem. What size is that motor again? 3.5L?
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It's a 2.7 and I think a seven would work, just need to remove the alternator in order to get strait into the hole to cut new threads.
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11-18-2012, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott
It's a 2.7...just need to remove the alternator in order to get strait into the hole to cut new threads.
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Ugh! You have my sympathy. The 2.7 alternator is no fun to R&R - BTDT.
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11-18-2012, 06:36 PM
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Ugh! You have my sympathy. The 2.7 alternator is no fun to R&R - BTDT.
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Meh!
My 3/4" impact makes short work of that problem! LOL! 
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11-19-2012, 12:34 AM
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Meh!
My 3/4" impact makes short work of that problem! LOL! |
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I removed the fans, belt, then the 3 bolts & took a 1/2" three foot bar place on top and a couple hits and she dropped down, now I need to get a proper size bolt and make sure I have the correct tap.
I'm getting pretty good at working on the cooling systems as I just replaced the rad in my 2001 last week.
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11-19-2012, 07:41 AM
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...I'm getting pretty good at working on the cooling systems as I just replaced the rad in my 2001 last week.
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Another "fun" job!
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11-25-2012, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cdmccul
Also, you can possibly use a longer bolt and get to deeper threads, or you could possibly drill it deeper and tap it for the original threads?
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I was able to thread a bolt(6 x 1.0) that is about 1/2 inch longer and snug it up. I don't know what else is stripped out on this car (Seems a "Shade Tree" mechanic had his hands all over it and didn't know crap about it)
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