Heli coil or tap......???

[lynnFox]

ok guys, quick question.......was trying to repair a broken bolt on water pump. what would you guys suggest as far as a helicoil or tap. when drilling into the bolt to get it out, think i drilled alittle crooked. dont think its too bad, but think it would have something to do when determining if i should go a size up when fixing this. also wanted to know if anyone knew the sizes of the bolts(two different sizes).

 

[mkiiichip]

IMO heli-coil's are junk. Check out this product, http://www.timesert.com/

 

[lynnFox]

this thing is awesome, would you think this would be faster and easier for the water pump.

 

[pb92supraturbo]

x2 - Timeserts are the way to go. I think they are easier to install than a heli-coil.

 

[dumbo]

What size do you guys go to?

 

[dumbo]

Anyoe?

 

[mkiiichip]

Metric sizes, corresponding to original striped or damaged threads.