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Old Nov 18, 2001 | 10:44 PM
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The flywheel to crankshaft threads on one of the bolt holes stripped. What is the procedure for fixing this. If tapped will I need to get a oversized custom bolt? Desperate for information.
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 11:32 AM
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From: Tallahassee, FL. USA
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
Heli-Coil it.That way, you can still use the same bolt size.Any good hardware store will have a kit.You drill it out bigger,tap it with the Heli-Coil Tap,and screw in the new threads.You can do all of from under the car, without pulling the motor.
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 02:52 PM
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Try tapping the bolt hole with the same size tap as the hole. If there is minimal damage, then reuse the original size bolts.
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