Helicoils have been an accepted fix for stripped spark plug threads for decades. Tried and true, they do the job well and are quite robust.
-D > On Nov 14, 2019, at 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > When I tried to replace spark plugs on my W108 280SE the threads in the > aluminum block got stripped so I needed a tech needed to insert a > helicoil. I held my breath but it worked fine. > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 2:46 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> I wonder if they make a helicoil in that size? >> >> Time-serts are a better option. >> This kit is for example only. I am not certain of the correct size needed. >> >> >> https://www.amazon.com/Time-Sert-M8x1-25-thread-repair-1812/dp/B01MSPN7NH/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=8mm+timesert&qid=1573760495&sr=8-6 >> >> Rick >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
