Whichever one it was, never had an issue with it. Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 25, 2020, at 11:28 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > One of the 300D 2.5T's you got from me had the epoxy fix for that exact > bolt - I don't remember which one. > >> On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 11:25 PM OK Don <okd...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> It depends on how long you expect him to keep the car. If it will be >> replaced in a year or two, use the thread fixing epoxy, if longer, do it >> right with a helicoil. >> >> On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 6:02 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> My biggest concern with that is getting the hole drilled straight. >>> Probably would need to remove the radiator to have more room to work. >>> >>> On 10/25/2020 5:48 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >>>> Having done all of the above, I would helicoil it. >>>> >>>> On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 5:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I do not think I am going to helicoil it. I see the potential to make >>>>> it much worse. I see several folks on the forums mentioning they just >>>>> coated the threads with JB Weld and it has been fine. I also have seen >>>>> this Locktite thread repair and thought about trying it. Basically you >>>>> coat the bolt with a release agent, then mix the 2 part epoxy. Coat >>> the >>>>> bolt with it then run the bolt in the hole for 5 minutes. After 5 >>>>> minutes, remove the bolt and then let the epoxy set for 30 minutes >>>>> before then screwing the bolt in. Supposedly it it forms new threads >>>>> using the bolt as the pattern. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-442-28654-4-80ml-Thread-Stripped/dp/B000WSEUII >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 10/25/2020 5:38 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >>>>>> My next concern would be cleaning up the shavings after tapping and >>>>>> installing the helicoil. I have first hand experience with this from >>>>>> helicoiling a head hold down stud in a VW case once - despite out best >>>>>> efforts at containing and then removing the chips, the engine seized >>> in >>>>>> about a mile or two. Tear-down revealed lots of aluminum shavings in >>> the >>>>>> crank bearings. >>>>>> I read a tip on an airplane forum the other day where he >>>>>> recommended filling the area with shaving cream before drilling, >>> tapping, >>>>>> and breaking off the tang of the helicoil, then vacuuming it out >>>>>> afterwards. He claimed that you get all the chips out and that the >>>>> shaving >>>>>> cream (soap) doesn't hurt anything. I've never tried this, YMMV. >>>>>> >>>>>> It's a metric thread, use a pair of calipers and measure the diameter >>> --- >>>>>> If you don't have a pair of calipers, I can recommend this set (the HF >>>>> ones >>>>>> died early and were not repeatable) >>>>>> >>>>> >>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AQEZ2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 >>>>>> I like them so much that I bought two, one for each side of the >>> hangar so >>>>>> I'm running back and forth all the time looking for them. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 4:04 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Any idea what size helicoil it would be? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 10/25/2020 4:01 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: >>>>>>>> Time for a Helicoil thread repair kit. >>>>>>>> That mounting is a high stress area, with a repeated high failure >>>>> rate.. >>>>>>> It >>>>>>>> needs full thread contact and regular inspection of the bolt for >>>>> working >>>>>>>> loose. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Spend the money and time to repair the thread, It should last for a >>>>> good >>>>>>>> while... Don't repair it, just kluge it with JB or something, and >>> when >>>>> it >>>>>>>> lets go and the pulley/ belt/ fan eats whatever is handy at highway >>>>>>>> speed... you get to buy lots of new parts and labor... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Your call... Helicoil repair kit would be mine.. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:52 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>>>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Working on my fathers 98 e300 doing routine maintenance. Noticed >>> the >>>>>>> belt >>>>>>>>> tensioner was cockeyed. Typical. On this car the tensioner was >>> loose >>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>> the PO and he I believe used some lock tight and tightened it back >>>>> down. >>>>>>>>> The threads were somewhat stripped out. I was aware at some point >>> it >>>>>>> could >>>>>>>>> become an issue. When I removed the bolt it was tight, not loose so >>>>> I’m >>>>>>>>> sure the tensioner is just worn out. When I go to replace it I >>> don’t >>>>>>> think >>>>>>>>> I’m going to be able to crank down on it like normal. It appears >>> the >>>>>>> first >>>>>>>>> half of the threads are stripped so it’s just grabbing with the >>> back >>>>>>> half. >>>>>>>>> Think I should clean it up real good and used either red or blue >>>>>>> locktite? >>>>>>>>> What about JB welding it? What about running a tap down the hole to >>>>>>> clean >>>>>>>>> it up? Anybody know what size it would be or if that would even >>> work? >>>>>>> See >>>>>>>>> photos and video below. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> https://youtu.be/cWiG0ihny0M >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >> >> -- >> OK Don >> >> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain >> >> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” >> Wernher >> Von Braun >> 2013 F150, 18 mpg >> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg >> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! >> > > > -- > OK Don > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher > Von Braun > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
