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crm318 · 04-27-2009, 02:00 AM

i have a stripped intake bolt that is going to require a helicoil. the local lowes hardware store doent carry them. what stores sell them and how much do they usually go for?

mr48chev · 04-27-2009, 02:10 AM

Most autoparts stores should have or be able to get them or one of the fasterner stores.
The kit with tap, coils and installer usually runs about 20 bucks for 5/16 or 3/8 you still need the correct drill bit as most kits don't have the drill bit in them.

Here is a link to one of the best charts I have found for Helicoils. http://automotivefasteners.thomasnet...ad-repair-kits
I spent part of today hunting the right size to repair the threads in a Holley carb.
Notice that it shows the correct size drill bit for each size.

krue · 04-27-2009, 02:19 AM

Oreilly's had the kit on their tool aisle the last time I needed one.

mr48chev · 04-27-2009, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Oreilly's had the kit on their tool aisle the last time I needed one.

They had the size he needs today in Yakima, Wa but didn't have the size I need for my carb.

Checker Auto parts in Central Tx I think.

crm318 · 04-27-2009, 03:20 AM

thanks guys, ill get on it.

04-27-2009, 02:00 AM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	helicoil question i have a stripped intake bolt that is going to require a helicoil. the local lowes hardware store doent carry them. what stores sell them and how much do they usually go for? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

04-27-2009, 02:10 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,411	Re: helicoil question Most autoparts stores should have or be able to get them or one of the fasterner stores. The kit with tap, coils and installer usually runs about 20 bucks for 5/16 or 3/8 you still need the correct drill bit as most kits don't have the drill bit in them. Here is a link to one of the best charts I have found for Helicoils. http://automotivefasteners.thomasnet...ad-repair-kits I spent part of today hunting the right size to repair the threads in a Holley carb. Notice that it shows the correct size drill bit for each size. Last edited by mr48chev; 04-27-2009 at 02:11 AM.

04-27-2009, 02:19 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: helicoil question Oreilly's had the kit on their tool aisle the last time I needed one. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-27-2009, 03:20 AM	#5
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: helicoil question thanks guys, ill get on it. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies



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