Yep, tap first to see if the threads are galled in the hub but if no joy then a helicoil would be my first choice. It can be done without taking anything apart except removing the wheel and it will be stronger than the original threads.
Barry > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Brodbeck > Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 11:06 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Problem with threads on rear hub > > > Kevin J. Slater wrote: > > If the threads are already too big a tap won't help much. What to do in > > that case I wonder? > > > > Helicoil?