Originally Posted by
Toyman991
I'm not saying that it would be OK for your application, but I've used Helicoil threaded inserts in the past for other jobs and had good luck with them.
when i worked at a shop we had a helicoil kit for crankarms, and another mechanic used it a few times with good results. i also saved the oil pan on my BMW with a helicoil. but if the orignal poster has to buy an entire helicoil kit it is going to cost about $100...thats what the one for my BMW's oil drain plug cost....