03-09-15, 07:55 PM
(03-09-15, 04:52 PM)infiniteloop link Wrote: It feels pretty tight but clearly not fully seated. I'm now thinking I may as well tighten as much as I can..if the thread is knackered now then it'll have to be redone anyway. As i said, the bike sounds a whole lot better now so i'll have another look at it & try to squeeze another turn or 2. Can the helicoil/re-tapping be done without taking off the cylinder head..? How much should I expect to pay to have my local bike mechanic do the job..?
Before you resort to radical solution as helicoil have you tried the thread chaser?
Also I would not do a helicoil. Much better solution would be Wurth Time-Sert system. Only if you really need rethread solution though.
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