 Chasinh Threads...Helicoils & an Early 911 Strut |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| kenshapiro2002 |
 May 23 2010, 07:59 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,444 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Replacing the ball joint on my early style (split end) 911 strut. The PO simply (and wrongly) put a "regular" bolt all the way through the BJ retaining hole with a nut on the end. As I now insect the threads on one side of the hole, they look rusty and may just be gone. My first impulse is to "chase" the threads and see if they are still there...still usable. Should I first soak them with something like PB Blaster? Then, should I use a correctly threaded bolt to "chase " the threads or use something else?
If the treads are gone, can I use a helicoil in that area, and can it be done with the strut on the car? |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| SLITS |
May 23 2010, 08:33 AM
Post
#2
|
|
"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Use a tap to chase the threads .... period! A helicoil or timecert wouldn't hurt but it has to be drilled straight. Timecert is the strongest.
A longer fastener with a nut on the outside is not the worst idea I've heard. I don't have any early 911 3" spacing struts. |
|
|
|
| kenshapiro2002 |
May 29 2010, 09:46 AM
Post
#3
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,444 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Where do I measure to see if I have 3" or 3.5" spacing? Can I do this with the brakes mounted?
QUOTE(SLITS @ May 23 2010, 10:33 AM)  Use a tap to chase the threads .... period! A helicoil or timecert wouldn't hurt but it has to be drilled straight. Timecert is the strongest. A longer fastener with a nut on the outside is not the worst idea I've heard. I don't have any early 911 3" spacing struts. |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
kenshapiro2002 Chasinh Threads...Helicoils & an Early 911 Strut May 23 2010, 07:59 AM
kenshapiro2002 Thanks. You think there's any way to drill ... May 23 2010, 09:41 AM
Cap'n Krusty Actually, Slits be wrong. You clean the threads w... May 29 2010, 10:42 AM kenshapiro2002 Gotcha. I have 3" spacing on the caliper moun... May 29 2010, 10:57 AM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 9th May 2025 - 12:25 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.