help using helicoil's

[Schwarz_bomber]

Alright, i read most, never post. but here is what im faced with.

i have two stripped threads in my block.
one M6x20
and
one M6x30

what would i have to do to get a helicoil to work? i went to the parts store and they only carry a M6x1 kit. nothing else. its also 40 bucks a pop, and i dont want to buy two kits for two different measurements.

is there such animal as a M6x20 and M6x30 helicoil? or is the M6x1 a one size fits all?

[jlevie]

An M6x1 helicoil refers to the thread diameter and pitch, but I think your M6x20 and M6x30 are referring to the diameter and length. Those tapped holes are probably 1.0mm pitch as that is the most common for an M6 bolt. A standard M6x1 helicoil should work in both cases.

[ethree]

Use Time-certs! Much better product, you will be happier with the installation and results.

[Schwarz_bomber]

Use Time-certs! Much better product, you will be happier with the installation and results.

i have seen this on youtube, but it looks the same as a helicoil, no?

[ethree]

If you use the term loosely, like a chevette is the same as an e30. They're both cars right?

[devonjordan]

Use Time-certs! Much better product, you will be happier with the installation and results.

So long as it is done properly... I just had a time cert fail, fucking sucked.

[SamE30e]

Recoil is the way to go. Get a whole kit, comes with the bits, installation tool, extraction tool and the recoils needed.

[Schwarz_bomber]

So long as it is done properly... I just had a time cert fail, fucking sucked.

i read that this is a issue that comes across often, and i would not want to do more damage than there already is

Recoil is the way to go. Get a whole kit, comes with the bits, installation tool, extraction tool and the recoils needed.

i am going to search around town for a kit thats cheaper than $35-40 bucks for a bit, a tool and 4 little helicoils...

sound smart at this point to helicoil every hole on the thermostat housing and waterpump section? 7 bolts total, and i am thinking about upgrading to a higher quality bolt as well....