Thread Repair - How to install a Helicoil

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[thejunkman]

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[outboardfixer]

TO THE POINT, no rambling on and on. Good vid.

[williamj.stilianessis]

Used a $40.00 Helicoil M14 - 1.25 cm kit to replace the oil pan plug hole which stripped out on my F250 6.0 Diesel. To replace the pan would cost upward of $2000 for the labor, (engine would need to be pulled) and $250 for the OEM Dealer part. Thank you Amazon for the parts and you for the video. I wondered about doing this and appreciate your advice on fixing a stripped out hole.

[missionbell]

Just to give a little more information on these taps used to install Helicoils. The taps for the helicoil are special. They are not to be confused with common standard type taps. If you look on the side of the tap, it will have a STI (Special Thread Insert) designation for a given size. These taps are not regular taps.

[christidmas]

Really good for things that you regularly take apart eg.racing engines.If my memory serves me well, some specialist engines have steel or brass inserts already cast into the engines so the threads don't wear out.They do not oxidise either and break bolts either.Very good and straight to the point video.

[Budandbee]

I like that the information starts at the start of the video rather than 3/4 through

[Abryferhj]

What a short sweet and very well explained and demonstrated to the point video. None of the irritating self-effecing waste of time. Thanks again

[bgee]

Fantastic demo. It's not hard to do but scary to do it for the first time 😊

[KRAZEEIZATION]

Thanks for explaining perfectly how helicoils work!

[pellergin]

When installing the coil, it seems the hole must be at least the same height as the coil. In my case, it was only half, and the tang refused to come off. I''ve decided to use an angle grinder with a cutting disc to reduce the coil size. I've also decided I'll try and use blue threadlocker before busting the tang.

[matt]

WOW! Thanks!! Going to do my first one tomorrow on an aluminum bell housing. Not worried at all now!

[scot]

You just saved my lower unit. Thanks dude.

[RiceBoythst]

I now have the confidence to perform the task thanks to you. Should I be worried about metal particles getting into the engine? Replacing an oil drain bolt on a 250cc motorcycle engine, drain bolt is located on the bottom of the engine chassis. Thanks again

[johnnysechrist]

When you start the tapper put it in the drill press so it starts straight....3-4 threads then cut the power and then finish it by hand. When I install the helicoil I use loctite sleeve retainer.

[clasdavid]

Thank you for the video. Me and my dad are going to do this on my moped.

[emanuelmota]

Nicely done and explained. Good video!

[head]

Thanks for the video i have to do a toyota block in next couple days so im watching every video i can lol.

[GTsGarage]

Nice instructional, like the setup you have going on,  always a good professional quality to your vids.

[omarflores]

I sure learned something new today. Thank you sir!

[cruizahkimo]

Mahalo for the video! Frickin Honda valve cover bolt holes are weak.. Again, Thanks for the vid. Breaking off the last part always gets me nervous. lol Aloha