FYI - this isn't thte hole in the head - the pre-chamber is inserted into the head, a locking ring holds in the head, and the injector screws into the pre-chamber. I read the problem as being the injector holding htreads inside the pre-chamber. I could have mis-read however.
On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Rick Knoble <rickkno...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > I doubt that you can helicoil something as thin as the pre-chamber, but > then > > again, I've never asked about it. > > Another thought would be to have the old hole welded up and then drill a > new hole and tap it. > My local weld shop guy can weld cast iron, aluminum, steel, stainless. He > can't weld unknown magnesium alloys though. > I was just there today having an aluminum casting filled and drilled. He > had a magnesium dock plate for a forklift there that he had tried to repair. > The welds kept cracking because he couldn't find the right alloy > rod/wire/fill rod. Live and learn. > > Every municipality needs a semi-retired welder/machinist to open a shop. > > If yours doesn't have one, I am sure my local welder fellow can get it done > for betweeen a hundred to ahundred and fifty bucks. > Send it along and I will get it done for you. > > Just another thought. > > Rick -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
