Flogged out Intercooler mount bolt thread

[FNQGU]

Hi all,

I seem to have a flogged out bolt thread on the intercooler mounting in the attached pic. Has anyone else had this happen? I have removed the bolt as it won't do up any longer.

I am guessing that there is a retention nut fixed beneath the front grill that will need replacing or I will need to tap a new larger size bolt thread.

Any advice?

[threedogs]

Either tap it out to next size or run a helicoil through it. keeping it the same size.
That way you're not searching for different size spanners all the time.

[FNQGU]

Thanks, just had to look up what a helicoil kit was, but now that I know, I think I might give one a go as first option.

[threedogs]

Easy to use and handy to have,
were quite common years ago repairing
stripped spark plug hole threads.

[FNQGU]

Too right. Job done and intercooler mount secure again. Thanks for the suggestion.

[happygu]

Well done Ben, and glad to hear it is all fixed