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Mac Tools Down the Chute?
I recently read an article about a Mac Tool distributor that had so many broken Mac Tools that he came up with a custom chute to send all the broken tools down, to keep them out of sight. It’s not great for business if customers see a bunch of broken tools, right? In the truck’s setup, they made this to funnel the the broken tools down a pipe into a bin that's accessed form the outside of the truck. Previously, if a customer brought back a broken tool, it ended up in a drawer in o
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13th May 2024
Can a regular tap and die set be used to install thread inserts?
We get this question a lot. Customers want to purchase just the Time Sert inserts because they already have a tap and die set. After explaining that a tap and die set is not the same, our question for them is "I know you're trying to save money, but how will you drill the correct size hole, counter-bore for the lip of the insert and how will you cold roll the bottom threads of the Time Sert insert if you don't have the proper install driver?" In short a Time Sert kit is needed to install Time Se
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11th May 2024
Helicoil or Time Sert for Kia Sedona?
We're often reminded through the questions we receive via our contact form that certain topics, though covered years ago, remain new to some individuals. Below, we address one such inquiry and provide additional resources such as articles and videos to assist newcomers navigating similar issues.Question: I have a 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 liter engine. I'm putting in a salvage engine and the upper idler pulley has stripped threads. It uses an M10X1.5 bolt. Question is should I use a Heli Coil or
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9th May 2024
Knock-off Thread Repairs Kits: Are They Any Good?
Few things can be as frustrating as a failed thread repair. Whether it's a spark plug hole or head bolt threads in a cylinder head, a botched fix can lead to larger issues immediately or down the road. At WiseAutoTools.com, we've noticed a concerning trend in recently: an increase in failed repairs due to China knock-off or copycat thread repair kits flooding the market.As a trusted provider of automotive tools and solutions since 2005, we've seen firsthand the consequences of using subpar threa
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8th May 2024
Shorter Kits for Head Bolt Thread Repair - What are the downsides?
We recently came across an article that stated the more expensive, longer Time Sert kits made for head bolt thread repair are not really needed. They suggested using a less expensive, shorter tooling Time Sert kit and installing threads near the surface, then switching to different head bolts entirely.The article discusses the common issue of stripped threads in aluminum engine blocks when torquing head bolts. It mentioned that manufacturer-specific thread repair kits can be expensive, particula
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28th Feb 2024