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Standard Procedure - Aluminum Thread Repair

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Damaged or worn threads in the aluminum transmission case and valve body can be repaired by the use of Heli-Coils®, or equivalent. This repair consists of drilling out the worn-out damaged threads. Then tap the hole with a special Heli-Coil® tap, or equivalent, and installing a Heli-Coil® insert, or equivalent, into the hole. This brings the hole back to its original thread size.

Heli-Coil®, or equivalent, tools, and inserts are readily available from most automotive parts suppliers.