Helicoil

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Sorry, more questions.

Have been going through what I will be doing with my Stag and what parts to get for when the weather gets warmer ( A month or two away I know ). I have been going through lots of past posts reading as much as I can. One thing seems to be a problem that is removal of bolts ( Rear Hubs etc)causes threads to strip so requiring a helicoil. Are there sizes that are "common" on the Stag. Reason for asking is there are kits that have many sizes but whenever I buy a kit like this ( Nuts / Bolts ) there are always lots that never get used. So what would you suggest I get so if I have a problem I would have the correct sizes ready to use.

As always many thanks for any replies and sugestions.

Don Kennedy

[stustag]

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Hi Don

As you have the Straight Six you will only need the one's for the rear trialing arms which are I think 1/4 UNF you will need one kit plus extrawire insertswhich are available separately.

If you had the TV8 you would also need 5/16 UNC and 3/8 UNC! I talk from experience:X

Stuart

[richardthestag]

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I had a massive issue with stripped threads - helicoil heaven - until I identified that my torque wrench was hoplessly ineffective in its lower range. I now use a more basic wrench with a pointer and scale rather than a click type.

I use the old torque wrench for hammering nails into concrete :P

[StagnJag]

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Hi Don,

The studs on the trailing arms are actually 5/16" UNF and the drill size you need is 21/64". (I had a kit on standby for my rear end rebuild but didn't need them fortunately). I bought mine from http://www.atsite.co.uk. (No personal connection). The kit contains 12 inserts so enough if you strip all 12 studs :shock:.

As Richard says above, make sure you have a good torque wrench, the threads are easy to strip.

Regards

Dave