ScoobyDoo69

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Hey guys,

Need some urgent help. Was transfering my gauges from my WRX to my new STi, and I've managed to destroy the threads on the block, above piston 3, where you tap the oil temperature gauge to. Can I get one of those kits which rethread the hole but a size up, and then use an adapter? Or is this completely not advisable on an engine..

Regards,

ScoobyDoo69

ScoobyDoo69

iTrader: (17)

Forgot to say, obviously I can't start the engine or anything because of oil bursting up through there..

dazzlers82

iTrader: (3)

you can but it wont be advisable with the amount of swarf you will get in the oil way

Brett_555_Sti

iTrader: (18)

Dazzler is right, swarf is bad. depends how careful you are, if you are gonna do it in place the only other is to push light grease or even vaseline in the hole to catch the swarf, then use the oil pressure to push it out. You should be able to get an 1/8bsp helicoil set, atleast i think that's the size?

ScoobyDoo69

iTrader: (17)

Yeah I was going to put a lining of something down there, my dad is under the impression that they do the kits which pushes all the swarf right out ?

ScoobyDoo69

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bttt

Jay m A

iTrader: (2)

Which thread have you mullered? the 1/8 NPT or the M18 x 1.5? If its the former then surely there must be a way of getting the adaptor out?

ScoobyDoo69

iTrader: (17)

It's the M18 x 1.5