Stripped Thread Repair: How To Install Thread Inserts
While doing the final repairs on my T-5 Transmission I needed to do some thread repair. Because of that, I decided to make this quick video on how to repair threads with thread inserts. I use a Heilicoil in this video, but this information will apply to most thread insert repair kits.
I get my thread repair kits here:
Helicoil
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/search.php?q=thread+repair#oid=1002_1
Thread Measuring Kit:
Irwin 12087 Metric MeasuRing Kit w/Thread
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/irwin-12087-metric-measuring-kit-w-thread#oid=1002_1
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Link to T-5 Repair Updates Video: Link posted when video becomes available.
Camera: Brian Kast
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Video Title: Stripped Thread Repair: How To Install Thread Inserts -EricTheCarGuy Video Description: While doing the final repairs on my T-5 Transmission I needed to do some thread repair. Because of that, I decided to make this quick video on how to repair threads with thread inserts. Thumbnail: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/images/Youtube_Thumbs/april/2016/How-To-Install-Thread-Inserts-lg.jpg