Clarky Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 hi, does anyone know where to get a cheap m5 helicoil repair kit from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 All ino is that they are about 20quid i think. Try a hardware/diy store something like that, or ask your local garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 i'm going to do it myself for what its worth, then i have the kit for future, the helicoils are 25p each, its just the kit thats around £20 , i have found one on a tool shop online for around £25 posted, just wondered if anyone knew somewhere that sells them cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 i'm going to do it myself for what its worth, then i have the kit for future, the helicoils are 25p each, its just the kit thats around £20 , i have found one on a tool shop online for around £25 posted, just wondered if anyone knew somewhere that sells them cheap?The one my dad got was 20 and then on top of that you need a tap wrench to put the tap in not sure how much they are. Try good old ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 (edited) http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php?s...amp;sn=RCL35050theres the one i'm looking at, all i need extra is a drill bit, but i aint sure what size i need, does anybody know?Anyway found one on ebay now for about £30 posted with drill bit the lot looks a good tool aswell Edited June 17, 2007 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I think it's a 5.2mm tap you would need and a M5 Helicoil tap so your only drilling out under 1mm of old thread if that makes sence.And if you are feeling dangerous you can do it without a tap wrech, Ive used mole grips while out in the wilderness with my drill, it's not precision tapping anyway, you can do it by eye no problem and if it's aluminium your tapping into it's really easy to keep it straight.Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anodised Adamant Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 i got one off ebay for £6 including post and packaging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 And if you are feeling dangerous you can do it without a tap wrech, Ive used mole grips while out in the wilderness with my drill, it's not precision tapping anyway, you can do it by eye no problem and if it's aluminium your tapping into it's really easy to keep it straight.Philz got skilz though, don't try this at home kids!i got one off ebay for £6 including post and packaging Nice... however I once bought a cheap tap & die set from eBay... BIG mistake! I threw it in the bin and bought a decent one the same day I received it. I'm sure most people will have also experienced that its worth buying good tools first time round instead of buying a crap tool, messing up what you were trying to do, and THEN having to buy a decent tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Go to a motor show, my dad got the lesser-spotted M7 tap and dieset for £2, so helicoils kits should be cheap as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Can't agree with adam enough on both points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Ask Cap to get you one from snap-on Clarky. If you're desperate I can do it for you, I have one in me shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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