Actually, a Helicoil in aluminum is STRONGER than just aluminum threads. A lot of aftermarket aluminum cylinder heads come with helicoils in them already.heli coils kinda sug. Good in a pinch,but usually you can't torque the bolt the same as a stock bolt,it just wont take it.Its the endless problem of a steel bolt in cheap alluminum.
Thanks dude!Charles,if you need another pan,say the word,I have several.
are those true heli coils...or are they a steel thread factory insert?Actually, a Helicoil in aluminum is STRONGER than just aluminum threads. A lot of aftermarket aluminum cylinder heads come with helicoils in them already.heli coils kinda sug. Good in a pinch,but usually you can't torque the bolt the same as a stock bolt,it just wont take it.Its the endless problem of a steel bolt in cheap alluminum.
I was the victim of the reused washer on a 750. I was like WTF. They also forgot to put the cotter pin on the front axel. Needless to say I do not go to that dealer.I'm really hoping its only the washer, I'm going to replace the washer tomorrow morning.
Thanks guys, I knew there was a good reason to post this on the board
You guys just seem to know soo much about the Busa
Marina Suzuki in Santa Monica.Charles, could you please let us know what dealer that was so we don't accidentally end up there?
You da man!
--Wag--
N.E. PM'd me with the clarification;Charles, I don't think I would use Teflon tape on the threads. Small pieces may break off and get in the oil passages and starve areas of the engine of oil. The oiling system is crutial to the long term health of your engine, and anything less than the correct fix would be unacceptable to me. Just my .02.