Helicoils are considered stronger than the original thread. The insets are quite meaty, so should take up the difference in diameter.. I guess time will tell on my unit.
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Re: Repairing cylinder head bolts - G80S
I used V coil inserts in the cylinder head. Maybe could've done a better job but they hold well and the rocker box was never so oil tight.
I have slightly relieved the thread entry into the head before fitting the inserts and made sure that I took the inserts into the head so the top coil is below the point of that relief.
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I have slightly relieved the thread entry into the head before fitting the inserts and made sure that I took the inserts into the head so the top coil is below the point of that relief.
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Re: Repairing cylinder head bolts - G80S
Hi
Helicoils and their generic equivalents are fine, I've fitted a fair few in my time BUT, in this case the thread in the head has been cut oversized and therefore a helicoil returning the thread to original is unlikely to be possible.
Also the rocker box bolt hole has been enlarged to accept the oversized bolt - I wouldn't want an original pattern bolt rattling around in an oversized hole, especially in a high vibration scenario such as the head steady.
If the thread in the head is good the best bet is to leave as is rather than risk damaging the head during an unnecessary repair.
Regards Mick
Helicoils and their generic equivalents are fine, I've fitted a fair few in my time BUT, in this case the thread in the head has been cut oversized and therefore a helicoil returning the thread to original is unlikely to be possible.
Also the rocker box bolt hole has been enlarged to accept the oversized bolt - I wouldn't want an original pattern bolt rattling around in an oversized hole, especially in a high vibration scenario such as the head steady.
If the thread in the head is good the best bet is to leave as is rather than risk damaging the head during an unnecessary repair.
Regards Mick
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Re: Repairing cylinder head bolts - G80S
What i would do is get your mate to make up a version of the correct bolt, using the oversize part to go into the
head then machine the correct size hexagon and threads on the top
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head then machine the correct size hexagon and threads on the top
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Re: Repairing cylinder head bolts - G80S
Good job Mark to me the simplest and easiest way to go
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Re: Repairing cylinder head bolts - G80S
Looks good, result, I like it when a plan comes together.
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Re: Repairing cylinder head bolts - G80S
Very nice, don't forget washers though. Despite having a collar you don't want to be turning the bolt hex directly down on the ali rocker box.