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Andy Dingley
 
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Default repairing stripped threads with JB Weld

On Sat, 24 Dec 2005 06:00:03 GMT, "Emmo" wrote:

I have stripped out the threads in a 1/4" bolt hole in an aluminum
transmission case. I can't get a drill in there to be able to use a
heli-coil type of insert, and I have decided to use JB Weld


If you really care, get a drill in there (you might need to saw the car
in half to get to it).

Otherwise glue a _stud_ in there with JB Weld and put a nut on the top.
But this is a bodge.