Heli-coil help

[ameen]

So, two of the valve cover screws stripped the threads in the cam journals.  I purchased a M7x1.0 Heli-coil kit.  I tapped the oversized threads with the included tap but cannot get the insert to catch the threads and go in.

Any advice?

Thanks

[JAY W]

Try retapping the thread again just incase you`ve cross threaded it,if you can`t get on with the threading in tool,try screwing helicoil in by hand then use bolt to tighten it down,read the destructions.

[ameen]

I finally got it in last night.  I just took a lot of patience and a very very steady hand.  I actually took it to 3 mechanics/repair shops and they all tried and thought either the tap was too small or the insert was too big.  damn that was a pain in the ass


as a note to anyone who tries this: remember to remove the tab before inserting the screw