Danozeman
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 05:57 AM |
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Cortina uprights caliper bolt.
Morning. One of my caliper mounting threads on my uprights has had the thread stripped at some point and a strange insert put in it which is a
smaller bolt that the others.
Would u:-
a - leave it with the smaller bolt
b - drill it and helicoil it to the right size
or
c - junk it and buy another upright for silly money,.
Dan
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 07:06 AM |
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If you can get another upright I would go that route - failing that a helicoil insert will be fine. 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Danozeman
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 08:31 AM |
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I was thinking helicoil but being as its brakes im not too sure.
Trouble is with cortina uprights they cost a bloody fortune nowadays.
Dan
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 08:38 AM |
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Very true, but if a Helicoil is done properly it can be just as strong as the original thread. Probably worth a go and just keep an eye on it to make
sure everything stays tight.
Cheers,
Raz
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Danozeman
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 12:26 PM |
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Well ill helicoil it first if i buggered it up then iv gotta get a new one anyway.
What thread are they?
Just had a thought. I know an engineery bloke that may do it for me for a couple of quid.
Dan
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 12:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Very true, but if a Helicoil is done properly it can be just as strong as the original thread.
Stronger in fact, depending on the material it is fitted into.
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02GF74
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 05:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Very true, but if a Helicoil is done properly it can be just as strong as the original thread.
Stronger in fact, depending on the material it is fitted into.
damn - beat me to it; I spoke to helicoil people and this ^^^^ is also what they said. (the kit to do the helicoiling is about £ 50 quid mind).
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 05:51 PM |
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Dan , when you find out what thread you need let me know I have a few helicoil kits and may possibly have what you need . Pretty sure it's a
12mm thread but not sure of the pitch. Can check tomorrow to see which ones I have
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flak monkey
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 05:59 PM |
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Dan, If you need a set I know a guy who can probably get you a set for verrry good money  Cheaper than a helicoil kit, I'll say that much.
U2U me if you are interested.
Cheers,
David
[Edited on 31/5/06 by flak monkey]
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brynhamlet
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 09:38 PM |
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I've got a pair of complete hubs, with discs, callipers, uprights, etc. surpless to requirements, if you decide you need a replacement. If your
interested e-mail me.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 31/5/06 at 10:01 PM |
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Iv got a helicoil kit in my shed for XE headbolts. I bet theyr different though.
Yep just looked. M11x1.25.
Caliper bolts are standard M12.
Rusty That would be great if u have one.
Dan
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 04:51 PM |
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Got a 12 x1.5 set at work , let me know when you want it I'll bring it home
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 2/6/06 at 05:34 PM |
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Dan , got the helicoil kit at home now .
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Danozeman
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| posted on 5/6/06 at 07:55 PM |
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Excellent thanks mate. We will have to arrange a time to sort it.
Dan
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