helicoil waterpump holes in head

[V Man]

When I fitted a new waterpump to the head I could not get purchase on two bolts. These are quite important as the pump weeps when warm and not ideal. Anyone any experience of this or where to get helicoil repair from?!

Cheers.
:)

[Adam 005]

A good machine shop should be able to help you.I would think it's a head off job

[V Man]

Yeah. No doubt a head off job im ready for that. Can you buy helicoil stuff and DIY it?

[Ron]

You can get kits for not alot of money. I got one from the local autoparts place.

[V Man]

You can get kits for not alot of money. I got one from the local autoparts place.

Cheers. Just looked on eBay and can see some reasonably priced kits. Any ideas on size? Quite a thin bolt aren't they?

[Adam 005]

I think the bolts are m6 in size but not sure what theard pitch they are.i can check for you tomorrow if that helps.:)

[V Man]

I think the bolts are m6 in size but not sure what theard pitch they are.i can check for you tomorrow if that helps.:):)

Thanks Adam :)
That would be very helpful.

[Ashy]

Standard M6 pitch is 1mm i.e. M6x1.0 The bolts that hold the water pump on are M6x1.0

Don't go buying helicoil kits G, I've got loads at work.

I'm off this week but if you want to whip the head off we can pop down and helicoil it at some point.

[V Man]

Standard M6 pitch is 1mm i.e. M6x1.0 The bolts that hold the water pump on are M6x1.0

Don't go buying helicoil kits G, I've got loads at work.

I'm off this week but if you want to whip the head off we can pop down and helicoil it at some point.

Jackpot. I'll ring you later :smokin: