New bolt, $7
m12 x 1.5 helicoil, $30

I hope this does it.

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Matthew Yip <[email protected]> wrote:
> Silly man - easy and Volkswagen ownership are mutually exclusive...
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>> From: Chad Rebuck <[email protected]>
>>To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]>
>>Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 11:03 AM
>>Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] front control arm bolt thread repair
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>>I saw that proceedure for the subframe support thread repair.  So the
>>front control arm could be done in the same manner?  At least there
>>are multiple options. I hope the nut/threads are still solid enough
>>for the front to accept the helicoil since that will be easiest.
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>>On Nov 21, 2011, at 10:30 AM, Anthony Pelletier <[email protected]>
>>wrote:
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>>> The fix I have seen was to cut a small access hole and get a nut in
>>> there then tack weld it in place.  Not the most fun project while im
>>> the car, but it works well.
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