Hey, new here and was told bright minds resided here that may be able to answer a question. Here goes: I noticed that the prowler was backfiring, and found the exhaust pipe was loose from the cylinder. Tightened the two bolts with a 1/4" ratchet and one of the bolts stripped with very little pressure. Am out of warranty now so I plan to helicoil the cylinder myself.
My question is, how much material is under the threads before you get to the cylinder wall. I dont want to get too deep. Any help would be appreciated.
Welcome SABORTOOTH! as for your question about the amount of material ...... im not sure . i would like to think there is quite a bit but idk.
i just wanted to really say DONT USE A HELICOIL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WORST INVENTION EVER !!!!!! LOL sorry i hate those things . there are nothing more than a temporary fix at best .
check out this sight . they have a steel machined locking insert . i have used this style on everything from headbolt repair on huge v12 CAT engines to stripped holes on harley exhaust ports ! install these little gems and you wont have to worry about the bolts stripping out again ! there are several makers of these inserts these are the first ones i found with good pics of the locking style . those are the best for high vibration and heat areas .
Welcome SABORTOOTH! as for your question about the amount of material ...... im not sure . i would like to think there is quite a bit but idk.
i just wanted to really say DONT USE A HELICOIL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WORST INVENTION EVER !!!!!! LOL sorry i hate those things . there are nothing more than a temporary fix at best .
check out this sight . they have a steel machined locking insert . i have used this style on everything from headbolt repair on huge v12 CAT engines to stripped holes on harley exhaust ports ! install these little gems and you wont have to worry about the bolts stripping out again ! there are several makers of these inserts these are the first ones i found with good pics of the locking style . those are the best for high vibration and heat areas .
Now you're talkin. I'm from the old school and have had my battles with heli's too, but was unaware of this fix. Will try. It's the drilling into the cyl. threads that have my concern, I'll have one chance not to fubar.
If i am not mistaken he made that, he used dynamat and just stuck it to the inside of the dog house, several people have done this and seems to work good ,,, i will be doing mine next week..
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