This are as easy as cutting new threads, with a few extra steps. You
start by drilling the hole to a new size. The size is very specific
to the new tap.  Then you tap the hole to a new special thread. Then
insert the Helicoil. In the kit I bought the Helicoils are to short,
so I put two in the hole. Your done. These are stronger then a new head.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Wed, 11 Jun 2003, Tracy Bonin wrote:

> 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
>