# HeliCoil thread repair kit

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helicoil-thread-repair-kit/87699>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [August 4, 2005, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helicoil-thread-repair-kit/87699 "2005-08-04T11:30:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![koz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koz/32/5478_2.png) [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2005, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helicoil-thread-repair-kit/87699/1 "2005-08-04T11:30:36Z")

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anybody happen to have a 12x1.25 HeliCoil kit? I’ve checked out a couple of places and they go for upto $200. but most thread repair kits come with at least 6 or more helicoils… i only need one.

😑

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**Author:** ![Racer\_XTREME](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e47c2d/32.png) [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2005, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helicoil-thread-repair-kit/87699/2 "2005-08-04T11:39:21Z")

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Talk to a shop that repairs heads and blocks.

They will do the whole heli-coil setup including installation for $40.

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**Author:** ![koz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koz/32/5478_2.png) [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2005, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helicoil-thread-repair-kit/87699/3 "2005-08-04T12:01:14Z")

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can anyone recommend any places in Barrie?

only problem is that i can’t drive my car with an oil leak. ☹

it’s the SR turbo oil feed line bolt that won’t thread into the block.

i tried using lock-tite but the hole needs to be tapped and a helicoil installed.

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**Author:** ![pearlS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e68b1a/32.png) [@pearlS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pearlS13)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2005, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helicoil-thread-repair-kit/87699/4 "2005-08-04T14:23:08Z")

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I got my helicoil kit from Napa for around $60-$70 I think.

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**Author:** ![koz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koz/32/5478_2.png) [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helicoil-thread-repair-kit/87699/5 "2005-08-08T18:33:15Z")

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ok… so my car is still not drivable ☹ .  
a couple of places here in Barrie said in order to do the job i would have to pull the motor out for them… i don’t really feel like doing that, so i was hoping some one could recommend a shop that might be able to repair (drill/tap) the block without pulling it.

i don’t mind towing the car to someone who can guarantee the job will get done right.

i appreciate any help as i am completely stumped on this one. :-k

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**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helicoil-thread-repair-kit/87699/6 "2005-08-08T18:58:03Z")

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^^^ If it’s the oil lines you have to unfortunatly pull the motor to get it taped.

That’s what happens when you drive a car with a motor made of popcans. 😉