power steering bracket bolts

[paulh]

Hi

Need so help with power steering pump.

Power steering belt keeps slipping.

Went to tighten bolts but only 1 of the 3 will go tight the other 2 just turn.

What is best thing to do?
Should I tap them? If so what size?

Anyone else had this problem?

Thanks

Paul

[Guest]

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Hi Paul, this isn't common but does happen, over the years the bolts get overtightened and eventually the threads in the head strip, you'll have to helicoil them, access is not good but they can be done in situ. Cheers, Martin.

[nib]

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You might try a couple of longer bolts for a quick fix.

Mark

[elvimto]

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If you have access to a die you can get a longer bolt and thread it oversize on the od of the thread then cut to length. or use a thread insert which is easier than a heli coil to install I think.

[V8 Rumbler]

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depending on how bad they are try some ptfe tape around the thread on the bolt

Darren

[paulh]

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Thanks for all your comments.

Will start with ptfe tape might get lucky, then try longer bolts and last resort helicoil.

Paul

[Arbman Al]

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Hi Paul

This came up last year, have a read here:-

http://stagownersclub.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=4493&forum_id=1&highlight=drill

Rgds....Al

[paulh]

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Thanks Al
Very useful info

Paul