What's recommend for thread inserts on a K321 aluminum oil pan.
TIA,
Michael
TIA,
Michael
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Oil pan threads worn.
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Heli coil 5521-6 3/8-16 worked for me.
Get a cast iron pan and be done with the aluminum pan.
Timeserts are the best option for aluminum. However in this scenario the holes are probably worn/ovaled way out of spec for anything like inserts. As David points out previously, cast iron is once and for all.
That and if it's been moving around long enough in the cradle the height of the bosses may/will be worn uneven as well leading to more issues down the road if not corrected.
Thanks all.
I'm just curious on how this happens?
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(?) failure to torque to spec last time it was removed/reassembled (?)
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That, and loose/worn/maladjusted ISO mounts in the case of the QL series.
It only get worse, much worse in the case of` the gear drives.
It only get worse, much worse in the case of` the gear drives.
