stripped threads oil feed line...

[DSMjrv]

how much is it gonna cost me to get my head fixed? i was installing the stock oil feed line for the turbo, because my SS one was leaking... so when i went to pull the plug out of the head, where the feed line connects, all of the threads in from the head pulled out too... will a regular auto shop be able to fix it? or do i have to go to a machine shop?

 

[tpr103]

just get a new ss feed line from the pump thats what i did! you get better oil and more press. unless your running a ball bearing turbo then you don't wnat the extra oil press.

 

[wolf20043]

just get a new ss feed line from the pump thats what i did! you get better oil and more press. unless your running a ball bearing turbo then you don't wnat the extra oil press.

But the oil feed plug will have to be fixed to to get the bolt back in. Only real option you have is to either heliocoil or drill to the next size and tap threads on. You have to be careful to get all the metal shavings out.
Mike

 

[tpr103]

just tread a bigger bolt in! thats what i did on my 2g and its been fine for 3 years

 

[wolf20043]

That is what I said
Mike

 

[DevilSperm]

heli-coil it, its simple and quick and will hold up just fine. I just did mine in September

 

[DSMjrv]

where can i get a heli coil what size do i need? are there any write ups? do they selll them in kits?