Where can i get a helicoil done on a Saturday?

[6ixxer]

My sump drain has buggered threads.

Anyone know anywhere I can get a helicoil done tomorrow?

Its off the bike so easy to transport.

Thanks,
Trev

[RIPPERTON]

I can tap and put new bolt in
cask of Lambrusco

[jasonbw]

I'd highly recommend a time-sert instead of a helicoil, but depending on location Rip might be closer and hey, he's an alright guy :)

Yep, these guys: http://www.metalockaustralia.com/contact.html

They use time-sert, IMO a far better alternative to helicoil

They'll charge about $40 or so

[Fezz]

I done the same thing to my sump bolt a couple of weeks ago 2 nights before a track day! :cursing:

Rang Action Thread Repairs who wanted $210 to come out to Campbelltown and fix it, but said I could bring the bike over after work and he would do it for $50. I was after a helicoil, but he told me tapping it and putting a new bolt in would be just as good. Quality job and made sure it was 100%.

He is a rider himself, highly recommended. I forget his name but his phone number is 0414 847 323...


Matt

[Madmax01]

cbc bearings are distributors for heli coils

http://www.conbear.com/

and some of the branches are open saturdays

[Johnny]

How do you manage the thread sump plug :dohsmiley:



Sorry, it just had to be said.

[Fezz]

I done a dodgy and re used a washer and because it didn't crush I over tightened it causing the thread to end up on the bolt!

Because it's alloy it's obviously not the strongest.

Live and learn.

[Johnny]

Sorry mate, meant no offence, just had to be said.

Have heard some horror stories where sump plug is so over tightenned that sump cracks, so I guess threading it isnt too bad, well.

[NuTteR]

How do you manage the thread sump plug :dohsmiley:

Sorry, it just had to be said.

No worries, wasn't me. previous owner was a tard.

Also why I just rebuilt 2nd gear.
Want to do the job right and plug all the leaks before the engine goes back in.

don't want a temp fix cos i'll have to drop the exhaust off and drop the oil again and the sump is already off.

EDIT: OOPS ITS HARTE, FORGOT I"M NOT USING MY COMPUTER.

[NuTteR]

Called the action thread repair and he said monday or call a guy in galston.
grrrr.

kings park is close... flick me your mobile number Ripp.
Ta

EDIT: OOPS ITS HARTE, FORGOT I"M NOT USING MY COMPUTER.

EDIT2: He's at ryde doing a job. i can catch him there and get it done real quick.
Thanks anyway, gotta jet.

[jace]

You are best off going one thread size up.
Use WD & make sure you wind it in straight, it will re-tap quite easily & cost you nothing...
Done it plany of times before..:ayyy:

[6ixxer]

well the galston guy who coincidentally was in ryde at the time did a real nice job and I got it done super quick and the bikes 90% back together, running ok by the looks and no leaks. He said its a tap job due to the gap in the thread inside, and went up to a 15mm thread and spent a few min making sure he got it perfect.

very happy.

Ripp, I appreciated your offer... i'll shout ya a lambrusca at a meet sometime.

...and sorry guys for the wierdness when I accidentally posted as nutter a couple of times, he was a champ and the engine wouldn't be back in without him.