Blog

The short answer is a qualified yes, in some applications. The Time Sert 1115 kit is designed to install inserts at the surface. Read on to learn more. Can the Time Sert eleven fifteen kit effectively repair head bolt threads?  The answer requires some explanation. The Time Sert 1115 kit is primarily engineered for surface-level insert installations, when the threads start near the deck. For this reason, the eleven fifteen is suitable for head bolt threads positioned near the su …

I recently read an article about a Mac Tool distributor that had so many broken Mac Tools that he came up with a custom chute to send all the broken tools down, to keep them out of sight. It’s not great for business if customers see a bunch of broken tools, right? In the truck’s setup, they made this to funnel the the broken tools down a pipe into a bin that's accessed form the outside of the truck. Previously, if a customer brought back a broken tool, it ended up in a drawer in o …

We get this question a lot. Customers want to purchase just the Time Sert inserts because they already have a tap and die set. After explaining that a tap and die set is not the same, our question for them is "I know you're trying to save money, but how will you drill the correct size hole, counter-bore for the lip of the insert and how will you cold roll the bottom threads of the Time Sert insert if you don't have the proper install driver?" In short a Time Sert kit is needed to install Time Se …

We're often reminded through the questions we receive via our contact form that certain topics, though covered years ago, remain new to some individuals. Below, we address one such inquiry and provide additional resources such as articles and videos to assist newcomers navigating similar issues.Question:  I have a 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 liter engine. I'm putting in a salvage engine and the upper idler pulley has stripped threads. It uses an M10X1.5 bolt. Question is should I use a Heli Coil or …

Few things can be as frustrating as a failed thread repair. Whether it's a spark plug hole or head bolt threads in a cylinder head, a botched fix can lead to larger issues immediately or down the road. At WiseAutoTools.com, we've noticed a concerning trend in recently: an increase in failed repairs due to China knock-off or copycat thread repair kits flooding the market.As a trusted provider of automotive tools and solutions since 2005, we've seen firsthand the consequences of using subpar threa …