Stripped Valve Cover Hole

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- Earle Horton
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Jul 23, 2003 1:11 AM

Helicoil type thread insert. Ask at your local auto parts store. These are pretty easy to install, and the threads are stronger than the original.

Earle

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- Joe
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Jul 23, 2003 1:12 AM

One of the holes that the valce cover bolts go into appears to be striped. How can I repair that?

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- Carlo Jr.
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Jul 23, 2003 6:12 AM

We used the "Heli-Coil" brand in the USAF on the SR-71 & I have used a couple of other brands since then (as a civilian). Either everything has gotten shittier since 1970 or the "Heli-Coil" brand is by far superior (at least in my opinion). The next time I need one, I will take the time to look further for the brand, instead of accepting what is in stock.

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- Joe
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Jul 23, 2003 8:53 PM

Would you classify the Helicoil a do-it-yourselfer (weekend warrior) job or should I find a decent mechanic?

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- L.W.(ßill)
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Jul 23, 2003 9:02 PM

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- Mike Romain
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Jul 23, 2003 9:40 PM

They make self tapping bolts for the valve covers that are slightly oversized.

I bought a new cover and it came with them. They are for sure larger than the ones that were in my 86 CJ7.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

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