Could you tap it out to 10mm John might get you out the sh|#
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Could you tap it out to 10mm John might get you out the sh|#
Yeah, what a pita, would have it had it going for sure, much easier the second time around. John has a 5/16th helicoil but no bolts. I had to leave to do the school pick up. He is looking at a couple different options.
Was it loose?Quote:
Originally Posted by jay see
Sounds like the thread stripped and wasnt holding the housing on tight enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
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Both bolts were done up using a 3/8 drive with a small extension, couldn't get enough leverage. Put a longer bar onto it and got another 1/2 - 3/4 of a turn, then did the other one and it pulled the thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Felt guilty leaving him like that.
Yeah I would say the bottom bolt could've been tighter.
I have a gazillion tools here so my son is scouting around his mates
which most are in the Auto trade, and maybe he can pick up
a couple of heli coils fo me
All good John as I said two dissimilar metals causes corrosion
Plus they fuse themselves together, worked on alloy motor bikes
for way too long to worry about a stripped thread. we can repair it
and stronger than new
We'll get you going.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Like I told you, I can get back to you on Monday morning.
Keep us posted if your got everything ready I could possibly get out to you tomorrow morning, as it's not much to do it shouldn't take too long.
What I think I have is some stuff I can put in the old thread
let it harden and then just re tap it, but I think a heli coil
would be a better fix, No rush now lol
Is it called chemi weld or similar
Yeah, pulled the tread out before it was tight. The top bolt was done first with no issues, tried to do the same and it went pear shaped.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Kinda relieved that it was no ones fault, just one of those things.
Can anyone confirm if that chemi weld putty would be up to the task
No no no.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Helicoil or Mark's housing.
Yeah dont cut corners John... Helicoil will work fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay see
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Cool ,all work was done using a 3/8 socket set either that
or my 1/4 drive set I had,
Mark hasnt got a housing has he John??
That would be awesome Mark whenQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
I repair my one Ill drop it back to you.
Sorry didnt see this earlier
As far as I know chemi weld goes in the radiator.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Yeah must of got the name wrong doesn't matter now as we wont be using it,,,,,lol
Bumped for any takers please...........Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Don't know about the chemi weld, JB weld might work.
If you want to fill, drill and retap then Devcon is the go... we used it in the RAAF and that shit is awesome.
Can be drilled, tapped or machined
Even rebuilt a busted water pump housing with it on my Ski Boat years ago
but....
it isn't cheap and would be only if you cannot get a housing thingy
http://www.devcon.com/prodfiles/pdfs/fam_tds_107.pdf
Don't think that would work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimbo63
The holes that are on the engine housing would need to be drilled out bigger. Probably could as a last resort.
I've used this stuff when I was an apprentice. As hard a steel and yes we did machine it on a lathe.Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
I can do it around 1pm, will need both of you to PM me your addresses though.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
PM sent and thanks for thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Irish
Its OK Mark is dropping it off
this morning
I have some 2 part stuff they use at QANTAS so must be a similar productQuote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
will have a replacement housing this arvo so this wont be required
It's turning out to be a group effort. What a head fark for a fairly simple job.
Good onya Mark and Irish.
Sorry I can't get out there this weekend John
Atleast you know you have pressure in the system..
The boys will get it sorted bloke..
Another big thanks to Mark, what with trying to sell his house and all.
Anyway new thermostat housing fitted, I tested the stat and it worked fine.
Now only the alternator , shroud and fluids to finish oh and the viscous fan, lol
You can thank me later......lol
Don't thank me mate, all Mark today, he wore John out before I had a chance to rock up.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay see
Caravan puller,,,,,,lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
Would have been no good it started raining as soon as Mark leftQuote:
Originally Posted by Irish
You mean motivator dont you.....Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
oh yeah got it wrong thanks BA
Thanks Mark.
I feel like I probably caused more trouble than what I fixed..
In hindsight the thermostat didn't have to be touched, but at least now you should be all good, well let's hope so. Was the thermostat that you tested the old one?
Spent the morning cleaning and preparing for an open house inspection today and off to dinner soon.
Tomorrow is sports all day, so I do apologize John for not being able to finish off before Monday. Just felt like I needed to explain myself.
Nah all good mate family first, Mark only had time to drop that new housing over.
IMO it looked stronger it was different thats for sure, but its in, and bottom hose fitted
I drilled and tapped a hole for the sender so I might run that wire to the dash and see what happens
As for the thermostat I threw both into a pot and both opened at the same time.
Dont mind me I thought it was sunday lol lol
I would really like that new water pump to go in. If i had time John i wouldnt have given you a choice in this :)
The pump itselfs is probably fine but the viscous hub i am slightly concerned of.
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You gave the hub a spin without the fan on, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
I tried it both without the fan and with.
It does have resistance. I like them to spin one blade around, his does one and a bit.... With the fan....
I was wondering why your PM was titled "Sunday". Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Yeah for some reason I was a day out [meds] missus goes out saturday night,
so I asked why she was going out Sunday, Damn now to get that day back some how lol
After the first time with John I was in a world of pain and walking like an 80 yo, took my meds
which in turn helped my pain but took me to gar gar land lol
Should be back on the road soon thanks to all invovled.
Don't know what's worse losing your wallet/phone or
not having wheels????,
Not having wheels is right up there
Jaysee is coming this morning hooh ray!!