808wagon

iTrader: (3)

So my driver side fuel rail is leaking which came down to a messed up oring. Now the fuel rails won't bolt up because the hole where the bolts go is stripped. What can I do to fix this????? It's like my car is close to being fixed then another part breaks. FML

03WRXer

The manifold is aluminum, so its really easy to strip out. The good news is though, it's also easy to drill, and tap.

You have a few choices as too how to go about fixing this.

1) The easiest way, is also the most ghetto. But, the fuel rail bolts don't need to hold much force, so it would work. Fill the hole with JB weld, I prefer "water weld". Let it dry. Then drill out the hole and tap it. You can use the same bolt. City Mill has water weld, as do auto parts stores.
Water WeldŽ Epoxy Putty (8277) - Automotive Adhesives - Ace Hardware

2) drill the hole out one size larger then tap the new hole. If you go this route, you will need a new bolt to fit the larger hole, and you may have to drill the hole in the fuel rail out to fit the new bolt too.

3) The 3rd option is a helicoil. This is the strongest fix if done correctly because it replaces the aluminum threads with stainless steel threads. Grainger has them. Google how to do it.

HELICOIL products - Grainger Industrial Supply

Good luck!

spinplay01

iTrader: (12)

You could just avoid the ghetto and simply replace the TGV body.

or grind some slots into a bolt (making it a tap) and crank it down in place. It will hold as long as the 2nd bolt/hole is fine.