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CostHeli Coil kits are initially cheaper, making them appealing for less critical repairs. However, repeat failures often lead to costly oversized repairs, like switching to Time Sert’s Big Sert. A customer put it best: “Cheap ain’t good, and good ain’t cheap.”Tool LengthTime Sert kits often include longer tools for deeper applications, whereas Heli Coil tools are typically designed for surface-level repairs. Extending or modifying Heli Coil tools can add complexity.Oversized RepairsIf a …

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 …

We recently came across an article that stated the more expensive, longer Time Sert kits made for head bolt thread repair are not really needed. They suggested using a less expensive, shorter tooling Time Sert kit and installing threads near the surface, then switching to different head bolts entirely.The article discusses the common issue of stripped threads in aluminum engine blocks when torquing head bolts. It mentioned that manufacturer-specific thread repair kits can be expensive, particula …

WiseAutoTools.com Summary: Time Sert's solid bushing type inserts are discussed for repairing head-bolt threads in Honda engines. They're stronger, more durable, and easier to install than Helicoil's thin coils of wire. Plus, they offer an over-sized repair option if Helicoil has failed to hold. If you want a lasting repair for your Honda's head-bolt threads, go for Time Sert. And if you need help finding the right kit, give us a call at 800-734-8665. Trust me, I've been selling these kits …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Time-Sert or Heli-coil? We answer this question a lot. In fact many of our customers call asking for a Helicoil kit. Helicoil is a brand name that’s synonymous with thread repair. Just like Kleenex is the best known brand name for facial tissues, Heli Coil is the most common brand name for thread repair kits. But being the most commonly known name doesn’t necessarily make it the best fix. Read on to learn more about choosing the right thread repair kit.Parts …