Fiesta st gearbox or helicoil?
21-05-2013, 10:11 PM
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Fiesta st gearbox or helicoil?
My fiesta st 2006 has stuck in 3rd gear, I been told I need a new gearbox but a mate says I only need a new helicoil to fix damaged threads, any advice on what to do?
21-05-2013, 11:34 PM
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Your question is a bit vague, Is the damaged thread part of the gear selection mechanism? Any pictures of the damaged thread?
22-05-2013, 09:58 AM
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Fiesta st gearbox or helicoil
Yes it is part of the gear selection mechanism, I dont have any pics at present, it is still in the garage, is that any help?
23-05-2013, 06:40 PM
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Well if its just a mounting thread inside then yea just helicoil the damage or fit a threaded insert if enough material!!
23-05-2013, 07:18 PM
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Nothing wrong with a helicoil mate, they are common in alloy components in high strength applications from new.
23-05-2013, 10:48 PM
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The helicoil is the cheap option, worth a go before you spend a fortune on a new gearbox
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21-05-2013, 10:11 PM
Fiesta st gearbox or helicoil?
