05-30-2012, 11:31 AM
(05-30-2012, 08:42 AM)stupica1 Wrote: I have to borrow my buddies tapping kit and then get a new bolt for the pulley too. Its not very deep. only about 1/4". If retapping doesnt work then im going to try a heli coil. This is literally the last thing I need to do to make the car driveable...it was supposed to be an easy timing belt swap. haha
Since you don't have the option of using a bigger bolt, you may have to tap it - then put an insert in it to get it back down to the original bolt size - doesn't look like there's a lot of meat left to tap for the original size.
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2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *