warp9.9
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Helicoil if you have never installed any now is not the time to learn. Find a machinist have him do it.
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barbagris
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Where is your sense of adventure? M6 coils are a piece of piss to do. And better on a lever grip than learning on a bevel box drain plug.
kingmerle
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I have a tendency to go the safe route. I like your advice
kingmerle
child of the king
I have a friend who would take you advice. His bike looks like ****. But he is riding
kingmerle
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never heard of it. Ill look it up
Jay
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I have used Helicoil on several applications. Especially on stripped out aluminum threads. The steel coils add considerable strength to the fasteners. You can also look at Time-Serts as another option. They are stronger and longer lasting for applications where you will remove and reinsert the fasteners with higher torque requirements.
Jvheli
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As I mentioned previously, the damaged thread needs enough material (edge distance) to properly install a Helicoil.
Since this is a control, don’t fk around with a shady repair. As Scott @warp9.9 mentioned, take it to a pro if you are uncertain of your ability to do the repair.
Just my take. If nothing else, you’ll learn how to install a Helicoil!
Since this is a control, don’t fk around with a shady repair. As Scott @warp9.9 mentioned, take it to a pro if you are uncertain of your ability to do the repair.
Just my take. If nothing else, you’ll learn how to install a Helicoil!
1olbull
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sonny
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I do helicoils at work daily. Follow Warp nines advice. 
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I just installed three helicoils on the front fender bolt sets on an old Honda project. Took about 15 minutes. A good kit will come with the appropriate size drill bit, a number of coils, and the plastic set tool.
