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Old 03-08-2012, 07:41 AM   #5
Kurt in NJ
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Default Re: How to repair stripped bolt holes on engine block

Thread inserts are a good repair, but if you don't have the tools or the knowledge to do it there is arepair that can work ---thestock bolts are usually shorter than the hole, there can be several undamaged threads deep inside, a piece of threaded rod, or a longer bolt with threads all the way, the idea being that the bolt is installed till it bottoms---not forced too much, then the nut is tightened ---it may look funny, but it is somethiing I have used many times with no problems ---if the looks bother you the head of the bolt can be cut off flush with the nut afterwards.
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