At a loss for words...water pump

[BillC]

Since the hole is so close to the edge of the aluminum, recommend you consider using a Timesert instead of a helicoil. A Timesert is a hole-thread-repair part similar in concept to a helicoil, but it's a single "tube" of steel, rather than a long spiral. Timeserts also require a slightly smaller hole than helicoils.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by BillC

Since the hole is so close to the edge of the aluminum, recommend you consider using a Timesert instead of a helicoil. A Timesert is a hole-thread-repair part similar in concept to a helicoil, but it's a single "tube" of steel, rather than a long spiral. Timeserts also require a slightly smaller hole than helicoils.

Yes Timeserts work very well, we used 100's in the all aluminum chassis for the Shelby American Series 1.

[redciv1]

Originally Posted by BillC

Since the hole is so close to the edge of the aluminum, recommend you consider using a Timesert instead of a helicoil. A Timesert is a hole-thread-repair part similar in concept to a helicoil, but it's a single "tube" of steel, rather than a long spiral. Timeserts also require a slightly smaller hole than helicoils.

Thank you for the suggestions. I will check into the Timesert. This is why I posted the thread as I believe I was getting more and more frustrated and needed to step away from the car.

[Racer Boy]

Originally Posted by redciv1

Thank you for the suggestions. I will check into the Timesert. This is why I posted the thread as I believe I was getting more and more frustrated and needed to step away from the car.

We all understand! Sometimes the best thing you can do is just take a break.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Racer Boy

We all understand! Sometimes the best thing you can do is just take a break.

Wiser words were never spoken.....

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