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Old 12-22-2002, 03:53 PM
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So I'm installing the new Hurst, and I think a bolt breaks off when tightening up the bolts that feed into the bottom of the transmission mount. But then the bolt falls out, and I realize that the aluminum threads in the Muncie just "broke" and stayed on the bolt! WHAT DO I DO NOW besides cry?? How can this be fixed?? Helicore???
Old 12-22-2002, 05:47 PM
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helicoil best way, but you might try some thread restorer I think pep boys or autozone sells it. It is a little tube of blue stuff that makes new threads. :chevy
Old 12-22-2002, 07:34 PM
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The heli coil works great. If done right the threads are stronger than the original. You now have steel threads instead of aluminum. You can try thread restore I have not had much luck. It depends on how much (if any) thread is left.
Old 12-22-2002, 08:17 PM
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A Heli-Coil is easily the best fix to do. Very strong and permanent.
Old 12-23-2002, 02:53 PM
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Helicore it is then!! THANKS. Who carries this product...Pep Boys, O'Rielley???

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