Super_mil Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Can anyone help me source some M8 Helicoil (or similar) inserts?I've been into a handful of MIDAS's & hardwares with no luck.
Face Plant Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 most bolt and nut suppliers should be able to help you
Johan Bornman Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) With Helicoil, you'll also need a special tap to thread the hole. Depending on the application, I suggest you use a Vasbyt. This doesn't require a special tool, just a standard drill, probably 10mm on the 8mm Vasbyt. They cost quite a bit - R50 or so, but it is much cheaper than a R600 tap that you'll use once. Get the part over to our courier and I'll do the neccessary for you. Edit: You can get both the Helicoil and Vasbyt from HDS in Susan Street, Stridom Park. Edited January 5, 2011 by Johan Bornman
Super_mil Posted January 5, 2011 Author Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the info. Unfortunately this is for my motorbike (I think our courier would struggle ). I stripped the max oil level indicator bolt and I'm looking to get it repaired. My trawling has also suggested that the Wurth (time-sert) my be a better option than the helicoil... Thanks for the shops name Johan. Edited January 5, 2011 by Super_mil
Tieffels Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Just a suggestion but what about BMG, i.e. the old bearing man? They stock all sorts of engineering supplies.
pauloc Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 You should be able to find a few places by searching for "thread repairs" in the yellow pages for your area.
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