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WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: The image above is for the ES72220 replacement head bolts available at O'Reilly Auto Parts, we have the best thread repair kits. If your Chevy engine uses this size bolts, the thread repair kits we sell to fix threads in the block are the M11x2.0 3700 (or 3700BS) and M8x1.25 1812CORE-PLATE. For M12x1.75 we have the 42385-50 head bolt thread repair kit. More on this below. LS engines with stripped threads can be repaired with Time Sert k …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep with the 3.6 Pentastar engine has a common problem of blown head gaskets due to the aluminum threads in the block failing for the head bolts. There may only be one or two bolts that have stripped head bolt threads in the block. However, we recommend replacing the threads for all 16, so that it will be less likely to have a repeat problem. No one wants to have to remove a cylinder head a second time, when it can be avoided! Below are s …

WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Repair kits available for Chevrolet LS engines which have failed head bolt threads. Sizes include the M11x2.0 for the larger holes and M8x1.25 kit for the smaller M8x1.25. Failed threads in aluminum engines are a common problem today. Time Sert has been making head bolt thread repair solutions for GM for a long time. The Cadillac Northstar engine was one of the first engines that suffered from failed aluminum threads for their head bolts. GM and Time Sert engine …

WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: How to fix stripped threads - SOLVED. Do's and Don'ts, we've done the research. Repair threads by installing a solid bushing type repair insert. This resource page contains FAQ videos and links to our car, light truck and motorcycle aluminum thread repair articles which have helped save our customers save thousands of dollars over the years. Articles are written by Dennis Bandy, a Master Automotive Tech which has had many years of experience working as a flat rate …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Toyota Camry with the 2.4 four cylinder engine has a common problem of blown head gaskets due to the aluminum threads in the block failing for the head bolts. The middle three in the back of the head are usually the weak point. However, we recommend replacing all ten sets of threads so that it will be less likely to have a repeat problem. No one wants to have to remove the cylinder head a second time, when it can be avoided! Below are some of our most common …