What should I do about block??
What should I do about block??
I have an s13 SR20DET black top. My motor is all apart as I speak. I have a problem with my block. The bolt holes on the block where the transmission connects to the block are stripped. Well the 2 bottom ones that are used for the engine stand that is. Im not sure what I should do. Should I just rethread it and get bigger bolts? or take it to a shop to repair? how much would it be? Any ideas?
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Nismo_Freak
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Re: (sr20-thoj)
try to clean it and tap it out. When your are tapping it, use lube. Preferably aluminum tap fluid. but anything is better than nothing.sr20-thoj wrote:Timecerts?? never heard of that before.. what is it? Ive actually never retapped anything before.. how would I do this?
if that does not work, i recomend a helicoil.
time-serts might be a little over kill and in some area's they are hard to find. plus helicoils are cheaper.
timeserts:http://www.timesert.com/
either way, use loctite. that stuff is the ****. (blue if you plan to take it out again anytime soon, and red if you want it to be hardcore about it)
Re: (karmakaze)
Helicoil is definatley a life saver for stripped bolt holes. Used one on the timing belt tensioner bolt hole in my subaru and its held up nice for over a year now.karmakaze wrote:if that does not work, i recomend a helicoil.
tony-
Re: (S13240)
where is the fun in that? besides anyone who is going to work on a car should have a set of easyouts and a helicoil kit. or at least know how to use them.S13240 wrote:If I were you, take it to a machine shop to have it repaired. It's not that expensive.
Re: (karmakaze)
The fun is driving the car, not working on the car.karmakaze wrote: where is the fun in that? besides anyone who is going to work on a car should have a set of easyouts and a helicoil kit. or at least know how to use them.