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Old 31-12-2007 | 07:06 PM
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Would you or can you Heli-coil the hub on an Escort? Or is it easier to buy new hubs, as 1 hole in each of mine have seen better days and won't torque up. Thanks.
Old 31-12-2007 | 07:12 PM
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would not risk it if it was me!new hub imo
Old 31-12-2007 | 07:14 PM
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same as that mate.....no compromise when it comes to safety IMO
Old 31-12-2007 | 07:17 PM
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Totally agree with mechanic28...wouldn't risk it in my opinion. Imagine it letting go even at low speeds....nasty!!!! Probably be a million to one chance that would ever happen but I'm naturally lucky like that...Lol.



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Old 31-12-2007 | 07:49 PM
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Drill it out and put a stud in..... or drill them all out and put 4 studs in
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