Aaron831

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So I had a small job done by a local mechanic, he took my grimmspeed AOS off so I can pass smog. When he put the intercooler back on he stripped the threads on my turbo.... *******.

So I went to dealer to see if they can do anything and they said all they can do is install a new turbo, i dont have $1500 to drop on a new turbo.

I am planning on tapping it a little bit larger and then running a bolt and nut on it.

Any other ideas?

silverbullet415

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how back is it stripped?

Aaron831

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I'd say it's pretty bad, doesn't catch at all.

silverbullet415

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Try rethreading it or tapping it to a bigger size

xhengmanx

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there are plenty of ways to repair this issue. First you can try to rethread/chase the threads on turbo liek silverbullet415 says, another way is to use a timesert onto it. I prefer timeserts over helicoil just cause the flange where your intercooler bolts onto is opened.

Aaron831

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I'm thinking of doing the timesert. Do local stores like autoZone or O'Reillys carry it??

Blkstar15

same thing happen to me...grab some grade 8 bolts, washers, and nuts and your done. You will never have to worry about stripping them again. Don't forget some anti-seize. Over time the bolt heads might just crack off while trying to loosen them up (if your sticking with the stock set up).