RacerX Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I have heard good things about them, but haven't had the need to try them myself yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Wonderful product. I've used it many times and, although the installation is more involved then with a Helicoil, its a much stronger and more permanent fix. I have the site bookmarked. http://www.timesert.com/ Doug Hayashi's NSX (http://www.pulpracing.com) had all 12 of the rear subframe mounting holes stripped in the aluminum frame as a result of a dumbass mechanic using an impact gun. I installed 12 Time-Serts and 12 new subframe bolts and he's been racing on that setup for 4 years without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I always liked them much better than Heli-coils. The only thing that makes heli-coils easier is , they can be trimed for a specific hole depth. Timesert's can only be used in a through hole or one of correct depth due to the self locking cold rolled bottoms. From the site- "What are the specific advantages of TIME-SERT over Helicoil? The TIME-SERT® inserts have a flange, which will give them a positive placement on installation for “accurate specific depths”. This ensures that the insert does not wind down into the threaded hole. TIME-SERTs are solid bushing and self locking. TIME-SERT being a solid bushing insert gives it added strength. TIME-SERTs have no messy prongs to break off down in the hole which can be a problem in deep holes. TIME-SERTs are self-locking having an actual locking feature which will prevent them coming out when a bolt is removed, again adding to the advantages over coil types. TIME-SERTs are timed internal to external, which give them a thin wall for tight applications but added strength over the coil styles. Thin wall, Solid bushing, Positive placement, Self locking, Steel bushing. Customers have asked if they may also use Loctite® adhesives for additional strength. Yes you may due to the solid wall design, there is no danger of loctite passing thru the threads of the insert and locking up the bolt as in coil types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tex Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 if you're that worried about it you can always use a lock-ring insert or a keensert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Being they use synchronized threads, has anybody tried using the Heli-coil taps with the timesert inserts successfully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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