sdsurf Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have a stripped exhaust manifold bolt and am wondering if a helicoil will be strong enough when I torque it back down? Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 They are sometimes used to fix head bolt threads. I don't see why not. Why not tap it to a 9 mm? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Yes, use studs instead of bolts for more clamping force. Quote Link to comment
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