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10 Differences between Time Sert and Heli Coil Thread Repairs
DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: We are commonly asked about the differences in Time Sert and Heli Coil brand thread repair kits. In this article we cover ten main differences between these two brands. First, I will say that they have some things in common. Both brands have a large selection of sizes available. Both can be used to fix threads that have been damaged from cross-threading, over-tightening or vibration due to being too loose. Both brands have been around for a long time
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17th Oct 2021
Harley Davidson Stripped Drain Plug Thread Repair - Do's and Don'ts
WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: This article covers several options for repairing stripped threads for oil and transmission (Primary or Secondary) drain plugs on Harley Davidson motorcycles. Harley Davidson motorcycles obviously vibrate a lot which may lead to the drain plugs loosening over time. If they loosen up any, thread deterioration may occur. Aluminum threads can also get damaged and stretched if drain plugs are overtightened a little. It does not matter if it’s a Harle
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13th Sep 2021
LS Head Bolt Thread Repair Including the Smaller Threads
WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Repair kits available for Chevrolet LS engines which have failed head bolt threads. Sizes include the M11x2.0 for the larger holes and M8x1.25 kit for the smaller M8x1.25. Failed threads in aluminum engines are a common problem today. Time Sert has been making head bolt thread repair solutions for GM for a long time. The Cadillac Northstar engine was one of the first engines that suffered from failed aluminum threads for their head bolts. GM and Time Sert engine
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11th Sep 2021
TIME-SERT Insert VS NorthStar “Stud” Type Repair Kits
Originally posted on our previous blog 10/10/13 DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Cadillac NorthStar head bolt thread failures are common in 4.0 and 4.6 engines, from 1993 and up. Aluminum blocks which are very common these days are mostly to blame. But what’s the best repair? We look at the GM approved method compared to the Northstar Performance “stud” type repair kit, which has only been used on a relatively small number of vehicles. We looked into studs and question why Cadillac engi
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20th Jul 2021
Ford Spark Plug Thread Repair Tool Kits
DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Ford’s are by far the vehicle that has the worst track record when blowing spark plugs out due to failed aluminum threads. This repair article is written by a Master Tech that has been helping auto repair shops and vehicle owners repair spark plug threads in Fords for many years. The article reveals which spark plug thread repair kits are worthwhile and which ones are just a waste of money that ultimately make the hole bigger and uglier! Brands covered are Fu
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20th Jul 2021