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Broken exhaust manifold studs om605 - Dieseeelstar - 04-02-2018
Hi!
Im wondering if i can use a m8 helicoil kit and use the 8.3mm drill and use helicoil inserts without a problem im afraid to hit oil/water passage should i be worried when take out 1mm in diameter alloy from the head?
Did any one else use m8 helicoil kit?
RE: Broken exhaust manifold studs om605 - Tobulus - 04-02-2018
No Problem with that, dont drill any deeper
RE: Broken exhaust manifold studs om605 - AlanMcR - 04-02-2018
(04-02-2018, 11:40 PM)Tobulus No Problem with that, dont drill any deeper
Yes. I did the full set after some previous mechanic wrecked some of the threads. Did the intake manifold threads too. To be fair, the head is rather soft aluminum.