hmtcrxsir

just wanted to know what can i do to fix the problem when the z6 engine belt tensioner bolt hole is stripped? what can i use to rethread it. The bolt hole uses a 14mm bolt but the hole seem to be larger than the bolt itself. What can i buy to fix it? not sure what to buy at sears.

whiterice

helicoil thread repair

hmtcrxsir

what thread pitch should i get it and where? does sears sell it?

i can use the helicoil thread repair even if the bolt hole is larger than the bolt itself? Or do i need to get something to insert in the hole?

90dx

You insert a helicoil in the hole and it will retain the original diameter even after the hole is been enlarged.Go hit up the parts store with the original bolt to referance for size.

whiterice

i believe it is 10 x 1.25mm
you can use time-sert thread repair also.

hmtcrxsir

whats time serd thread repair? never heard of it

whiterice

time-sert
another brand

hmtcrxsir

so is there a helicoil for 10x1.25 mm thread repair? or is it basically a universal kind of thing? what size do i ask for?

HMT-Admin

Bring your bolt to Napa and tell them what you want. They will have a helicoil kit/repair kit for you.

gsrcrxsi

id do a time-sert.