Fix Those Stripped Threads Right The First Time!

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[@rubensalais1502]

You are the first mechanic that I see using a vacuum instead of a blw gun to clean you surfaces smart . Great video

[@SuzukiKid400]

Doing both is even better

[@Jiffy-zq2yh]

This! When he said time to clean it up, i immediately thought blow gun. But was surprised he used a vacuum.

[@spelunkerd]

What impresses me the most about your repair videos is that you somehow pair professional work techniques with a backyard outdoor work place. How do you put up with kneeling in the dirt, pausing for rain, and putting up with the hot sun.

[@MrSubaru1387]

It's a challenge for sure. I miss having cement floors and a lift. Just nothing available for rent right now and new building prices are through the roof.

[@Meekmillan]

Wow, KZbin must be listening in on me cause I’m currently in the process of blowing out the threads on my intake manifold. I swear my skin is harder than this aluminum lol

[@bobmcl2406]

Good clear overview of the correct process. BTW, that ratcheting tap wrench is pretty slick!

[@MrSubaru1387]

From Ko-ken USA!

[@jonathanlang9711]

The Timesert Insert normaly locks itself. The last 2-3 Threads aren't fully cut. So when a bolt gets screwed into it, it widens the insert locking it into place. Atleast that's the case for the TimeSerts I know.

[@Jake_Kern]

The route you went is absolutely the way to go

[@jickmccivy6327]

I've used timesert thread repair since 1980 , great product comes in many materials and sizes.

[@CP110]

Love timesert inserts. Very easy to install and don't really need a installation tool. Way better than helicoils.

[@johnny0454]

@@CP110 what makes them better than helicoils?

[@CP110]

@@johnny0454 No special tool needed to install, and since its a solid wall it has more integrity and strength, has thread locker and sealant which wont leak into the inside due to the solid wall. Not huge differences but appreciated ones.

[@bigjohn2048]

The locktite will hold better if you wash out the hole and the outside of the insert with brake parts cleaner then blow dry. Use anti seize on the bolt going inside the insert and the insert should last for years without backing out.

[@BleedingWhiteKnuckles]

If you dont have a chamfer bit, you can always use a much larger drill bit with very light pressure also works for countersink.

[@johnjaipiroberts1200]

Seriously, I wish I lived in your neck of the woods so I could beg you to let me apprentice with you lol. Maybe then I could fix the little problems on the '06 Baja I just bought. I've wanted 1 since '03 and FINALLY had the chance. Her name is Charlize, BTW and she has 86K miles and almost zero rust (I have you to thank for figuring out how to check her out). So ... YAY ME! And TY for all the amazing vids, MrSubaru ... especially the Sambar, that adorable thing is AMAZING and so's your work on it.

[@cececox6399]

You will have guy's like this near you, you just have to find them. Go to the local car meets, build relationships. Get to know the guy's locally who run garage. Go through track days, off-roading or whatever guy's who own the same car do. It's a small community so it's not difficult to find If you go to the right places. My dad was racing from the end of the 50's till the early to mid 70's and they know every generation since. Back then they were all engineers, Look on your local social media pages or just post and ask. You'll always find something with a few miles. Good luck. And if it makes you feel better many of the older guys genuinely enjoy teaching the younger generations. They just don't want to waste their time. So as long as you show that you're willing to learn they're often more than happy to teach you.

[@alexrosado3890]

Congrats! The Charlize part was a little corny though lol 😂

[@jgetscensored7837]

Better than new is a stretch, but that was a proper repair. Good on you for not just ghetto rigging something up for content

[@MrSubaru1387]

Steel threads are stronger than aluminum ones. 😏

[@Robyrob7771]

They make inserts that have pins that lock them in after the insert is threaded all the way in. Oh and no need for a chamfer.

[@jdmjesus6103]

ALWAYS torque Subaru bolts. There's no wiggle room with them.

[@_JTPR_]

Timesherts are great

[@Whateverpoopiepants]

The only thing I’d change is you chamfer after you drill and that gives the tap a taper to start more easily.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Right. I mixed up order. Been a while since installing a Time-Sert

[@Whateverpoopiepants]

@@MrSubaru1387 Still just about the most concise demo of this on KZbin , Also never seen a ratcheting tap holder like that . More videos like that please .

[@MrSubaru1387]

It's made by Ko-ken. Can get it from kokenusa.com promo code MrSubaru10 for 10% off.

[@nickzigrang2664]

Gonna push for my shop to get these. Would've greatly helped me out today. 6 heli coils later for exhaust manifold....

[@MsWnDrLnD]

what are the inserts called? I've only seen helicoils :)

[@nickzigrang2664]

@@MsWnDrLnD timesert

[@MsWnDrLnD]

@@nickzigrang2664 thanks mate!

[@stephengordon8968]

I did this for my power steering bracket on my pathfinder worked like a charm ,saved me alot of grief for sure !

[@georgecurtis6463]

Time serts, the best. Used them for 35 years.

[@brandono3139]

Thank God it's a time-sert. Those things are AWESOME!

[@samuelhirosky4797]

I would have chamfered before tapping. A chamfer ensures that the tap goes in true, and chamfering after tapping can collapse the starting threads. That usually only matters with 1/4-20 and smaller though.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Right. That's the normal order of operations. Had been a while since I installed a Time-Sert and got ahead of myself in filming the vid.

[@firesurfer]

I like the ratcheting tap wrench.

[@kevinhevner9178]

Good morning. Thank you for the post. I'm curious if you could share info on the drive tool you are using in this video. Thank you in advance, Kevin

[@MrSubaru1387]

Ko-ken ratcheting tap handle.

[@ronascherman8395]

Wow, nice work. Great tutorial. 👍🏽

[@metalsurgeon9196]

I've got the tap sockets, I really like the addition of the ratchet t handle! I just use a stubby/regular length ratchet. Guess I'll be searching for that new addition!!

[@Mike_44]

Lmao at the end: "Better than new".. Thanks for the video

[@CoreysZ32]

Most of the time, the steel inserts literally are better than original/new. The insert's internal steel threads are way stronger, and the external threads are based on a larger diameter.

[@CoreysZ32]

@@LynxStarAuto id love to know, never heard of a car with a magnesium block or head. Mind being a scholar/internet hero and showering my peasant head with wisdom?

[@SirCoolJerk1030]

@@CoreysZ32 VOLKSWAGEN

[@ma61king]

@@CoreysZ32 BMW N52. Just a very poor design with aluminium and magnesium sandwiched together. They use aluminium bolts on most places on the block to avoid electrolysis.

[@CoreysZ32]

@@ma61king Wow, thanks for sharing! Another person stated "volkswagen" which lead to fun videos of people throwing old beetle/super beetle short blocks into beach fires... Glad i asked

[@itsatoolthing6323]

Have you ever had the timesurts insurt stop be for being flush or below surface. I've done hundreds of there in aluminum housing for allison filter covers bolt holes. I made a small tool to install the insurt flush be for running the set tool through the insurt. Also I've switched to using green bearing tight lock tight on the out side threads. Thanks for watching 👍

[@courtneyblackwell9211]

always great to see a repair done right!

[@NewToolTuesday]

Ever use tap sockets from Lisle tools they where invented by a Matco tool Distributor so much better than a tap handel tool

[@MrSubaru1387]

😂 😂 😂 That's rich! Who told you that lie? A Matco dealer?! 😂 😂 😂

[@bigjohn2048]

The ratcheting T handle is a great tool. I ve got to get one.

[@celtic125434849]

Timesert>helicoil

[@MrSubaru1387]

💯 💯 💯

[@codyleemeece]

What insert manufacturer/part number is this? And does it come as a complete kit?

[@BigPlaneFixer]

In this instance, better than a heli-coil.

[@Frank-i-e]

Just remember, it’s always better to do the counter bore for the flange before the tapping. Makes sure you don’t mess up the leading threads :)

[@jcaleca60]

They work but you have to be patient

[@MrJamesshipman]

I have a BMW M54 block that has 14 timesert for the head bolts. It is "better than new" (no this is a standard thing. Think Cadillac North Star)

[@JoeSmith05]

Subaru of Dayton, just fills the hole with JB weld and shoves a bolt in it.

[@yungoldhead5600]

I friggin luv time certs

[@crabbiboi5528]

Those inserts are superior to helicoils if you have the meat left for them

[@calliber1176]

Really enjoy watching your work man I learn something knew every time

[@randomidiot8142]

Why red loctite instead of rocksett? Red usually gets soft with heat, although rocksett dissolves with water.

[@tambosnipes1652]

I need this for my subaru water pump

[@TheFrenchPug]

Doing this scares me to death on an engine block. I need it done but I'm afraid to even have it done. I have a self tapping old rusty bolt holding down my injector hold down plate.

[@chasejordan22]

Well done but you can't say lock tight is better than new.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Steele threads are definitely better than aluminum. The insert cold forges in, the loctite is extra insurance.

[@SilverHunterIsHunted]

I need to do this for my intercooler. The threads attaching the bpv stepped and I get a leak under a lot of boost

[@joshroman8844]

Same skills required for a dentist? Congrats go do some implants now.

[@poopcow32]

Helicoil that shit. Its an aluminum block with steel bolt. Machinist here

[@jgranger2002]

Is this a timesert? Lots of thread repair inserts it would be nice to know what brand repair you are using.

[@gnrpro8544]

Hey Mr Subaru. This is a follow up comment. I replaced both shifter bushings (as recommended) using your video as a guide. Afterwards the shifter definitely felt much better, but still in the wrong place. Neutral is now essentially positioned in what should be 3rd. So first is 3rd, second is 4th, third is 5th, fourth is R, and fifth and reverse are just way over there where it shouldn’t be. Like I said, it was a problem after the shop replaced the shifter fork. Any ideas? Might need professional attention? Still works just fine, just off.

[@basik1dotcom]

It is possible to install the shift linkage rod incorrectly. This will cause the shifter to be way off center but still functional.

[@gnrpro8544]

@@basik1dotcom what should I do? I didn’t know there was a wrong way? I thought maybe the plastic bushing with lock ring could help me adjust it… but im not sure

[@mikeholt3545]

Yes sir timeserts are awesome

[@edwinrodriguez-gs8cv]

Awsome job👍😁👏

[@pacogonfishin]

Dude that tap is boss af. Manufacturer?

[@MrSubaru1387]

The tap wrench? Ko-ken

[@leesanders8824]

Slick ratcheting t handle.

[@Silver1080P]

Quite the mouthful at the beginning there, lol

[@vegaf2011]

Man this video is so amazing. Definitely saving on my list for future reference loved each step of the process nice and clean. Time to buy some more tools 🤩

[@mickblock]

Thanks I'll read the instructions.

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

The bolt that breaks is not always this accessible.

[@Ambrose4k]

I have an ea82 Subaru engine, I just thread it to the next biggest size, hexes don't work for me, I'll reweld it some day and return it to stock

[@harold6863]

Amazing many thanks for sharing

[@chrishouck9327]

Nice helicoil job! Only thing I would have done different was to put some tap magic on the tap bit before you tap that hole. It really makes a difference as far as smooth threads but great job!

[@NFSgadzooks]

That's not a helicoil, it's a thread insert, which is a solid piece and Mitch better than a helicoil

[@MrSubaru1387]

I did use Tap Magic.

[@chrishouck9327]

@@MrSubaru1387 heck yeah man. Looking forward to your next video. That ratcheting tap handle is sweet.

[@coarsethread7581]

Larger bolt, cross thread and done

[@ajaxracing]

These work great

[@Robalo844]

I think is Subaru engine

[@MacLean1979]

Why not just use a bigger bolt instead of the insert?

[@brentjacobs7083]

I can’t do this with three hands and your getting by with one while you record. I hate you. Lol Merry Christmas

[@tobydyes]

That's one hell of a job

[@Ridinglawnmower145]

So I’ve got a question I’m studying mechanics diesel and gas and i was wondering why not screw a bolt into the threads that were tapped instead of adding the insert and I see this used a lot more on gasoline engines than diesel is that because they are as heavy/powerful than a semi

[@housepumpinpc3983]

One question...how do you know if you are drilling out the hole and rethreading straight?

[@mysterycitizen2135]

Time-Sert > Heli-Coil

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Wait... Is this a kit for literally... JUST THAT BOLT HOLE... NO WAY

[@MrSubaru1387]

That size thread, yes.

[@tubbs200803]

Who makes that ratcheting tap handle? I dig it.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Ko-ken

[@tomjom4865]

What is that tap driver thats awsome

[@MrSubaru1387]

Ko-ken

[@romainberger]

Where did you get that ratchet for taps ? Looks awesome!

[@themechanicnextdoor5144]

What tool set is that sweet ratcheting tap driver?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Ko-ken

[@nathanbunge198]

I have the exact same hold stripped out

[@MasterKief420]

Yo thats what i need to do but with that 3rd bolt hole that holds down the rear of the bracket

[@kcube2548]

Lol had to be a Subaru

[@MsWnDrLnD]

omg I want a ratcheting tapping handle 😅

[@NickBEADG]

Mine has stupid electric power steering

[@joshchisholm]

is the tap ratchet tool made to keep the tap straight?

[@_the01is]

Question: how to be sure the angle of the drill and tap are correct and square to the bore?

[@MrSubaru1387]

The kit included a tap and drill guide.

[@rustyshackleford8637]

Out of curiosity, did you make the oopsie or were you fixing it for someone else?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Fixing someone else's mess up.

[@jcaleca60]

That's also known as a healer coil You could buy an autozone

[@MrSubaru1387]

This is NOT a heilcoil.

[@jcaleca60]

@@MrSubaru1387 Then what do you call it

[@jcaleca60]

@@MrSubaru1387 I looked in the hanes manual

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@jcaleca60 a Time-Sert. They're completely different.

[@Blackford86]

Where did you get that ratcheting tool???

[@MrSubaru1387]

Ko-ken

[@melonmalone6307]

What the name of that kit

[@kevinm5177]

Very nice

[@dadirtydawg7789]

Is it a one size fits all or can you adjust depending on pitch of the bolt

[@wim0104]

you don't use the nice Gearwrench T-handle tap driver? They're sweet!

[@MrSubaru1387]

This is a Ko-ken ratcheting tap handle.

[@d14lonewolf]

I need the link to these tools

[@Ezequiel1488_]

What size would you need if the bolt for the hole is 12 mm?

[@thewispyking7798]

What was that t handle you used with the tap socket?

[@greasemnky27]

Sweet

[@tomcam77]

Nice

[@WreckChris]

Will the loctite hold up even though the engine is producing heat?

[@Shootinfor6s]

And where can I get that ratchet tap tool?

[@nomusicrc]

Ah yes the red loctite

[@jameswheeler270]

Where you got ur tap from

[@charlesmecum5009]

Where does this tool kit come from. Who sells

[@MrSubaru1387]

Time-Sert. Sold on Amazon or online.

[@user-vn1di4oq4w]

What drill bit?

[@jeremyhanna3852]

What brand is that Tao wrench

[@TyphaDog]

Link to the kit?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Time-Sert. Tons of kits available. Have the buy the one specific for your bolt and thread pitch size.

[@TyphaDog]

@@MrSubaru1387 thanks much!

[@JosepGee]

@@MrSubaru1387is the price worth it ?

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@JosepGee absolutely