xeps

So one of the major leaks on my car has been at the timing chain covers, which I decided to take care of this year. I bought a kit containing all the appropriate seals, and went to work replacing them.

In doing so, I have discovered that the threads on the housing itself are damaged in two places, so two of the studs will turn freely long before I can torque them appropriately. Looks like the previous owner overtorqued them when they leaked.

The studs will thread in, but hold at best finger tight. Haven't replaced the oil yet, but I'm assuming these are going to leak (again).

Ideas?

JDD

Heli-Coil?

-nick

Time-sert. The only way to repair threads in my opinion.

ian89C4

I think that a time cert should work.

I found used ones at DC automotive (DCauto.com) for around $200 if you really need to replace them.
No affiliation.

good luck

xeps

I will have to look into the time sert. Is that something I could likely find locally?

The unfortunate thing for me is that the housings are damaged on both sides - one stud each.