West Coast

Does anyone make a repair for stripped threads on the AFC housing? I guess I could drill and tap to a larger size??

MikeR

Try a longer 6mm screw so you can get to the remaining threads, usually work for me. If that doesn't work, then drill/tap for heli-coil would be the proper fix.

West Coast

Thanks Mike. Tried longer screws already so the heli coil will be next. I did not realize they made heli-coil for that small of threads...

Baja

I had a "mechanic" strip the threads when he went in to do a unauthorized change of my plate. Of course I didn't notice it for some time, but the fix was easy. The hole is another 3/8" deeper than the bolt, so I just tapped to the bottom and put in a longer bolt. If you want to get a few more threads in, grind the point and part of the taper off the tap. I can't crank on it hard, but it has been holding for a year now, no leaks. If that does not work, you can always do the heli-coil

West Coast

Baja did you have to drill out the hole more? Or just tap it? If I had to use a helicoil would this type of kit work..... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-6-MM-X-1.00-...021109114a1167

Thanks....

Baja

No, I just ran a tap down the hole, no drilling, just "added" more threads to the existing hole. I did grind off the tip of the tap as I mentioned above to get a few extra threads. Tape over the fuel plate to keep metal from falling in.
To be honest with you, I have never used a heli-coil, can't offer anything there. Let us know how it all works out.

97' CTD

I heli'd mine.
Brandon

West Coast

Brandon do you remember what Heli Coil kit you used? Thanks for the help guys. I will try the tap tonight. Then the Heli Coil if the tap does not work...

97' CTD

No sorry.
Brandon

West Coast

I picked up a 6 mm heli coil from Napa. $25.00 buck. Fixed, tight, and not leaking oil.....

Thanks..... guys...

Diesel Dave2

I re-taped one of my bolts this weekend to 1/4 bolt.