Super Jet Stripped head bolt what do i do?

[xnate10]

Hey guys im just startin to work on my engine for my sn winter build and i noticed that one of the head bolts is stripped i got it out but it wont tighten! Should i just re tap the hole or go a size bigger bolt? Im not sure exactly the approach to take so please help!

Thanks,
Nate

 

[Nemo]

Helicoil it.

 

[swannysxr]

X2

 

[JGringo]

X3

I have personally never done it, but have seen it. Taping to a larger size runs the risk of having too thin of a wall thickness and thus leading to cracking later.


-Gringo

 

[tor*p*do]

or use a time-sert
they come highly recommended

 

[xnate10]

Whats a helicoil?

 

[Matt_E]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=helicoil



I've only used time-certs to do this before, though. Supposedly they are better. Costs a lot more, too.

 

[tor*p*do]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=helicoil



I've only used time-serts to do this before, though. Supposedly they are better. Costs a lot more, too.

Fixed it for you and http://www.timesert.com/