Helicoil type thread insert. Ask at your local auto parts store. These are
pretty easy to install, and the threads are stronger than the original.

Earle

"Joe" <jo_ratner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> One of the holes that the valce cover bolts go into appears to be striped.
> How can I repair that?
>
>

 

One of the holes that the valce cover bolts go into appears to be striped.
How can I repair that?

 

We used the "Heli-Coil" brand in the USAF on the SR-71 & I have used a
couple of other brands since then (as a civilian). Either everything has
gotten shittier since 1970 or the "Heli-Coil" brand is by far superior (at
least in my opinion). The next time I need one, I will take the time to look
further for the brand, instead of accepting what is in stock.

--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr@comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
O|||||||O
'92 Explorer '65 Mustang


"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
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> Helicoil type thread insert. Ask at your local auto parts store. These
are
> pretty easy to install, and the threads are stronger than the original.
>
> Earle
>
> "Joe" <jo_ratner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ailTa.17405$Mc.1319300@newsread1.prod.itd.ear thlink.net...
> > One of the holes that the valce cover bolts go into appears to be
striped.
> > How can I repair that?
> >
> >
>
>

 

Would you classify the Helicoil a do-it-yourselfer (weekend warrior) job or
should I find a decent mechanic?

"Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:2HpTa.111878$wk6.29844@rwcrnsc52.ops.asp.att. net...
> We used the "Heli-Coil" brand in the USAF on the SR-71 & I have used a
> couple of other brands since then (as a civilian). Either everything has
> gotten shittier since 1970 or the "Heli-Coil" brand is by far superior (at
> least in my opinion). The next time I need one, I will take the time to
look
> further for the brand, instead of accepting what is in stock.
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:bfknqa$frh3b$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > Helicoil type thread insert. Ask at your local auto parts store. These
> are
> > pretty easy to install, and the threads are stronger than the original.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Joe" <jo_ratner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ailTa.17405$Mc.1319300@newsread1.prod.itd.ear thlink.net...
> > > One of the holes that the valce cover bolts go into appears to be
> striped.
> > > How can I repair that?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

If you access to a drill.
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Joe wrote:
>
> Would you classify the Helicoil a do-it-yourselfer (weekend warrior) job or
> should I find a decent mechanic?

 

They make self tapping bolts for the valve covers that are slightly
oversized.

I bought a new cover and it came with them. They are for sure larger
than the ones that were in my 86 CJ7.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Joe wrote:
>
> One of the holes that the valce cover bolts go into appears to be striped.
> How can I repair that?