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  1. Metalman

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    #4 Metalman, Jun 11, 2015
    There are a few thread repair products available...
    I've never had a great love for the wound wire concept Heli-coil came up with....
    In my shop I use a product call Keensert, that drive 4 sharp splines into the outer threaded hole which prevents the threaded insert from backing out.... I've never had a situation like yours with this product...

    Here is a comparison of the three leaders...

    Heli-Coil® | Keensert® | Keysert® | Acme | Comparing threaded inserts
     
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    #7 yuri rick, Jun 11, 2015
    thanks for replying so quickly you all she's an 06 regular cooper no turbo or super charger so even though the new helicoil drops in th existing hole it can be repaired with out buying a new head?
     
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    #2 Nathan, Jun 11, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.

    What year and model please.
     
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    #3 00Mini, Jun 11, 2015
    Possibly a Time Sert insert would work and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest MINI Forum you'll ever need !!
     
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    #5 Nathan, Jun 11, 2015
    Love the video!

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY93544H1V0"]Acme Keylocking Threaded Insert for Thread Repair vs Heli coil Inserts - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #6 yuri rick, Jun 11, 2015
    sorry she's an 06 naturally asperated
     
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