I have a time-sert on my 85gl
Joe

On Dec 15, 2008, at 3:32 PM, Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote:

> Asked at the two "best" local parts stores (NAPA and CarQuest), and
> neither one had 14 x 1.5 heli-coils.  So, I ordered the time-sert
> rental, for $25 I think it's a good deal, cheaper than a heli-coil kit
> and MUCH cheaper than a time-sert kit.  Also sounds like the "best"
> repair.
>
> I appreciate the recommendations from several folks to just use the
> oversize self-tapping plug, that is definitely a quick and cheap
> solution but that still leaves you with the relatively weak threads
> directly in the aluminum case.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>
> "Giasson, Pascal      (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@gnb.ca> writes:
>
>> I rented the time-sert tool from Aircooled.net.  Worked really well  
>> and a lot cheaper than buying such a specialized tool.
>>
>> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=TZE0025&cartid=
>>
>> Pascal
>>
>> ‘84Westy
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Allan Streib
>>
>> Yes, I found Time-Cert on Google last night, and agree it looks  
>> like a
>>
>> great solution but the cost for a kit is quite a hurdle
>>
>
> -- 
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>
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