Hi guys,
I was changing the cam belt on my ecotec today and have striped one of the treads in the alloy block.
Does anyone know of a place that does helicoil inserts in the edinburgh area??

thanks,
Jamie

East of Scotland Engineering at sighthill do it. Engine Services in rosewell would possibly be able to help you out too

Buy a kit ? easy to do and you will always have it .

Wilkison's tools do helicoil or an equivalent and all the drills tools etc. to insert it. They are a very old fashioned place but they will help you if you ask them nicely!

They are at 27 Arthur Street parallel with Leith Walk at Pilton Church, i am not sure if they are there on Saturday.

Caber

PS you could also try Murray's Tools opposite the conference centre they are open on Saturday but may not have all the bits you need!

[Edited on 3/21/2007 by caber]

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Originally posted by caber
Wilkison's tools do helicoil or an equivalent and all the drills tools etc. to insert it. They are a very old fashioned place but they will help you if you ask them nicely!

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Drill the hole a few sizes bigger and tap a larger size. Then screw in an apropriate bolt (use Loctite) and cut off flush. Then drill and tap the correct size.
Or use a helicoil.
Can you guess I'm a tight Yorkshireman??

thanks guys, I'm looking into it now.