pdm
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 posted on 9/9/10 at 07:57 PM |
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Cross threaded thermostat bolt
Hi
I took the thermostat off my donor engine tonight to get the power steering bracket off.
The bolt felt cross threaded to me and when I cam to put it back on, it didn't feel right so I've not put it back on yet.
Can I simply retap the bolt hole ? Will that fix it and be strong enough to then bolt the thermostat back into to ?
thanks
Paul
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/9/10 at 08:17 PM |
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Very carefully re-tap using an intermediate to start with --- bolt the cover in place to help guiding the tap in straight.
If you have any doubts about the retapped thread use some studding inplace of the bolt and Loctite Bearing fit to hold it.
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― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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RichardK
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| posted on 9/9/10 at 08:18 PM |
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I would say so, I would also put some instant gasket stuff around as well so you don't have to tighten it too much.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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pdm
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| posted on 9/9/10 at 08:21 PM |
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thanks folks - bit worried at the thought of a trashed block !!
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RichardK
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| posted on 9/9/10 at 08:22 PM |
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quote:
If you have any doubts about the retapped thread use some studding inplace of the bolt and Loctite Bearing fit to hold it.
Top tip that!
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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