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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by chevymanLS2
Are u sure it will hold up? I know it's only being torqued down to 7 ft lbs, but it can't break.
I'd be willing to bet a heli-coil will hold a ton more torque than aluminum threads would
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Do the Heli-coil. They're easy too!!
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Well that pretty much sums up my decision then. Thanks.
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