155lee

iTrader: (10)

hi,i have stripped the threads for 1 wheelnut on the hub flange on my rst.is it possible to helicoil this?would it be strong enough and be ok to have the bolt removed and put back in often?ta,lee

wirralphil

I'd say not tbh as the helicoil might come out when you remove the wheel bolt.

Can you not find another hub?

studabear

you could possibly re cut the thread to a more coarse thread, not sure on the helicoil, a second hand flange should be easy enough to obtain though

steves24V's

iTrader: (7)

You wanna put a time sert in there if you know some one with a kit and the right size insert

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WURTH-TIME-SER...item2306858293

Bloomers

iTrader: (1)

+1 time sert is a cracking kit. much more robust than a helicoil

m4tt274

iTrader: (2)

just buy another hub, they are like 25 quid?

wirralphil

With using the Timesert kit the last 3 threads are tapers so when you take the wheel off 2/3 times it will be deemed useless.

Also as Matt said, a new hub is cheaper. Even with the new wheel bearing it will only cost the same as the Timesert kit.

RSargie

i wouldnt worry to much you could helicoil it and it will be fine so long as the other 3 are all good. dont forget some cars come from factory with only 3 bolt wheels, so 3 bolts and a helicoil should be fine

wirralphil

Yes but the 3 bolts come designed like that

If you do decide to helicoil it use the locking nut on the helicoil one.

ajamesc

helicoil will be fine if it torques up ok but for the money and the time u may as well get a new hub and a helicoil that size will cost a bit too!

155lee

iTrader: (10)

i thought it wouldnt be any use.as it happens i have pulled it apart and the flange is fooked,the bearings been run on the shaft so a new hub and bearing it is!

SteveB

iTrader: (3)

Years ago I drilled out and retapped and used "I think" some Audi wheel bolts that were 14mm...


Steve

the mk1 kid

Front or rear? As to me it would make a big difference!

That sad i'd sleep better knowing id sourced a s/h hub than doing any kind of repair...

Tom