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Message started by Chopped on 03/25/09 at 20:46:45

Title: stripped bolt
Post by Chopped on 03/25/09 at 20:46:45

Ok... I stripped this bolt somehow... I actually took the head off and it threaded in, but almost a 1/2 inch is stripped... it is bolt 20-27 on the diagram... DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I CAN FIX IT?

http://webservices.motorsportdealers.com/parts/partImages/SUZ/2/02/04/0001A.Gif

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by verslagen1 on 03/25/09 at 21:46:45

One isn't critical but you might lose another when you torque it down.

Helicoil. Sizes have been stated before.

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by thumperclone on 03/25/09 at 21:59:31

in the ssm that bolt(L130*) shows having a gasket
the piston must be on tdc comp stroke when tighting..
diagonally snug them first then if all is ok torque to spec..6-8.5 lb-ft
replace the bolt can use an epoky steel for the fm threads if necessary
but have to re tap..

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by SavageDanny on 03/26/09 at 05:24:22

My bike had that very same bolt stripped when I got it. I ignored it for a long time. :-[ It would occasionally leak around that area. I finally got around to fixing that one and a couple others that were close to being gone. I used Helicoils (Size = M6), bought a set that had everything you need and a handful of the coils off of Amazon for about $24. It was easy to do too. Came with instructions. You will need a 1/4" drill bit too, kit doesn't come with that.

It currently lists for $25.31
http://www.amazon.com/Helicoil-5546-6-Thread-Repair-Kit/dp/B0002KKPXK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1238070097&sr=8-1

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by Chopped on 03/26/09 at 07:53:38

I hate helicoil... pain in the ass and expensive, but I think it will be worth it if other go that route! I think maybe me and the previous owner over torqued the bolts on it...

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by SavageDanny on 03/26/09 at 10:16:23

The Helicoils were worth every penny to me. Sure helped to get everything fixed right this last winter. Now I don't have even one oil leak anywhere.

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by Chopped on 03/26/09 at 12:51:08

Well I guess Im pickin some up then!... I already have some, but they are to big for that aplication!

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by srinath on 03/26/09 at 13:28:14

Why you hate helicoil's.
I install them in gs500 cam caps for people, used up a good 5-6 that way ... I used the first 2 in mine.
Cool.
Srinath.

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by Chopped on 03/26/09 at 14:30:35

Ive just never really had good luck with them... but could be chocked up to user error!

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by Chopped on 04/01/09 at 16:43:48

ok... so I found another bolt I had from another bike... drilled the hole out and retapped it... put the bolt in... Now what I figure the bolt is bigger, but not to big to stop the flow of oil threw the hole there... AM I RETARDED in that assessment, or am I right?

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by verslagen1 on 04/01/09 at 17:15:20

How big's the bolt and which hole again?

Title: Re: stripped bolt
Post by Chopped on 04/01/09 at 21:57:03

its bolt 20-27 per the diagram... I checked it and there is still plenty of clearance for oil to pass through!