stripped threads thermostat housing

[NemeGuero]

So yeah, this block I got, apparently has a stripped thermostat housing thread. The block side.

Whats the easiest fix? Get a tap and make it bigger and find another bolt? or can I force a coarser thread bolt in there and pray?

Why do I already know which option I should choose?

FUCK THIS KA SWAP FROM HELL!

[projectRDM]

The block side? Do you mean on the front cover? Drill/tap for larger bolt.

[NemeGuero]

yah, the front cover.

[Vision Garage]

yea drill and tap or you can try to helicoil that breezy!

[gotta240]

Why are you even asking this shit? You should know the answer.

HELICOIL.

If you don't like helicoil...

tap and larger bolt.

Crossthreading is retarded.

[importdude]

u can tap the hole for a std thread. find one that is equal but little bigger and tap it
then use a new bolt

or drill/tap next size up

or drill/helicoil

[NemeGuero]

Why are you even asking this shit? You should know the answer.

HELICOIL.

If you don't like helicoil...

tap and larger bolt.

Crossthreading is retarded.

I knnnnoowwww. The "new" block came like that and in my first post I said I know what option to use.. I just couldn't do anything about it cuz the hardware store was already closed and I had sand in my vagina. It hurts. Got any cream?

[surreybc]

sounds like you already made up your mind, girly man. here is an article that will walk your effeminateness through the helicoil process:

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/184013-how-use-helicoil.html

if you grow some balls, force a larger bolt in .

[NemeGuero]

I'm not using a flippin helicoil, ball sack licker!

I already bought the 1/4-20 tap. You guys think thats big enough? up from a 6X1.0? looks like the #7 just clears out the threads of the 6X1.0. (#7 is what I need for the 1/4-20)

[MudRacer]

That sucks bro. Gl.

[aNskY]

weld the housing to the block. problem solved.