<VV> Spark plug thread repair-difference between a helicoil anda thread insert ?

[J R Read_HML]

A Heli-Coil IS a thread insert, but not the only brand.

http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.asp

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Lee" <chaz at ProperProPer.com>
To: <HallGrenn at aol.com>; <dougmackintosh at yahoo.com>; 
<virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 12:46 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Spark plug thread repair-difference between a helicoil 
anda thread insert ?


> Did I remember "helicoil" wrong ?  I remember using an insert that fit
> into an oversized spark ply hole to repair a damage head thread, but
> maybe that wasn't an official "helicoil" ?
>
> What's the difference between a helicoil and a thread insert ?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of HallGrenn at aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:33 PM
> To: dougmackintosh at yahoo.com; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> Spark plug thread repair - ??
>
>
> Well it is not a K&D insert.  Try a typical broken bolt removal  tool to
> get
> it out and then helicoil it (or use a K&D insert--I've got two  that are
> still
> good after over twenty years.
>
> Bob Hall
>
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