can also just put in a larger stud, like 10mm and then drill the exhaust
header pipe to fit. btdt.

George Wietor wrote:
>
> Do it yourself. The kits are 'reasonable'.  Helicoil vs. the other brand-all
> seem to work.  Buy the appropriate size kit, a sharp new drill bit and
> assorted studs. Consider borrowing an angle drill if tight clearance.
> Practice on a piece of aluminum scrap, don't drill too deep. Replace bolts
> with studs where practical.
> Alternative: buy the studs that are dual diameter- i.e. 10 mm one end, 8 mm
> other end; rebore & retap larger size.BOL Geo.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tracy Bonin [mailto:icculus22420@YAHOO.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 4:02 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: can anyone in CT helicoil ?
>
> Hi, I have an exaust leak at one of my headers on my 85' Vanagon 1.9 L.
> Found that it was a gasket, went to replace the gasket, found one of the
> bolt holes is stripped (so bad a longer bolt won't even catch any threads) ,
> and that it has already been tapped and dyed once, so this means it needs to
> be helicoiled. Does anyone in CT know how to do this and if so could you
> help me out?
> thanx a bunch,
> Tracy
> 85' GL "Ripple"
> 65' Splitty