A buddy was doing a tuneup on his girlfriends car and cross threaded the fitting after changing the filter. Fortunately he remembered me pointing out the repair fitting, and raced to the nearest auto parts store. He bought one, screwed it in, and the car ran fine for the duration of their relationship.
So, if say the long term effects will be positive.
oh thats never happened to me never knew about the self tapping version but did know about the longer fitting. always toss those filters for a inline big HP gains
I seem to recall that these have some issue... but I'm forgetting what the problem is with these.
I really need to buy a proper heli-coil kit - I have several Pontiac carbs here that could use thread repair (but only one has totally shot inlet threads).
I had found a link maybe four years ago of a not-totally-outrageous prices Quadrajet heli-coil kit... but have since lost it.
If anyone has any leads on where to buy from, I am all ears.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red on black (std) interior "no drivetrain option" car (same base drivetrain as GTO) 1:411 1970 Firebird Formulas originally sold in Canada