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  1. 08-20-2006 08:26 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by R Pope
    Helicoils are much stronger than even cast iron, they work great in aluminum manifolds. No need for Loc-Tite, they grip really well, but use it if you like, won't hurt. I've used them on pulled head bolts on diesels, 250 lb. torque, no worrys. Even the short ones are stronger than the original threads in the aluminum.
    yes the big block chevys head bolts threads do pull out and have used many on iron they work great. i think many think they are a poor fix and that is not the case at all
    Last edited by pat mccarthy; 08-20-2006 at 08:33 PM.
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