Stripped HPFP Bolt

**CleverA4Name** · 10-03-2016 05:07 PM

I was going to check my cam follower about a week ago and noticed that one of the HPFP bolts was really loose. It ended up pulling straight out with the threading still intact in a spiral around the bolt. The other two bolts seem fine, but I need to repair the 3rd bolt hole with a helicoil. My question is, what size do I need to get? I have a stud kit ready to replace all three.

Thanks in advance for the help. Not driving the car at the moment.

**gonemtbiking** · 10-03-2016 05:31 PM

M6X1 is the thread

**CleverA4Name** · 10-03-2016 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by gonemtbiking

M6X1 is the thread

Thank you, sir!

**Low and Behold** · 10-03-2016 11:18 PM

Just hit it with a hammer a few times and you should be good

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**Theiceman** · 10-04-2016 07:24 AM

I think this is why they came up with the stud kit and your car may be a candidate , but I have heard people say it can be a real pain in the ass sliding the pump on and off the studs.

**CleverA4Name** · 10-04-2016 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Low and Behold

Just hit it with a hammer a few times and you should be good

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Haha I am about to that point with this thing.

Originally Posted by Theiceman

I think this is why they came up with the stud kit and your car may be a candidate , but I have heard people say it can be a real pain in the ass sliding the pump on and off the studs.

Yeah I am going to try that I think. Almost makes me want to helicoil all three holes while I am at it.