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 battybat
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| posted on June 29th, 2004 at 11:33 AM |
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Stripped Spark plug threads
Hi
got a stripped plug thread, on the front drivers side cylinder
I'm assuming that it's an engine out, take the head off and get it heli-coiled job?
does anyone have any recommended places to do this, on or near the northern beaches, sydney
also I need some welding doing on my new pan - recommendations for this too please, needs the back half of the drivers side pan doing (it was cut out
for using in another bug, not because of rust)
cheers
terry
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 helbus
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| posted on June 29th, 2004 at 11:46 AM |
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It can be done in the vehicle, but the bestest way is to remove and inspect the head and check for any other damage.
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 Bizarre
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| posted on June 29th, 2004 at 12:30 PM |
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http://www.timesert.com/
This how they did mine.
Engine in car.
These are better than a heli coil as it is a propper insert and not just a thread.
I have heard a lot of race cars actually put these in new heads.
I guess just like a case saver??
Either way - mine was really good
Barry
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| posted on June 29th, 2004 at 12:44 PM |
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thanks barry
where did you get it done?
I'm rebuilding the car onto a new pan at the mo anyway, so the head might as well come off while the motor is out
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My other car is a scooter, and it's in even more bits than my beetle. One day they will both be back together.......
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Bizarre
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| posted on June 29th, 2004 at 12:54 PM |
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Richard Holzl at V Force did mine
Give him a call or u2u Alex Holzl (his son)
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