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Timeserts for Headstuds

Why not a Helicoil?

That's what I'm doing for my rebuild.

My machinist had better luck with them over timeserts.

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Why not a Helicoil?

That's what I'm doing for my rebuild.

My machinist had better luck with them over timeserts.

Helicoil_plus.jpg

In my opinion helicoils suck. Time certs are a permanent fix. The I have done countless Honda blocks with time certs over the years and have nothing but success. you will want to get the complete Honda kit for b series blocks to do the c30/c32. Do not try and do this with out this kit you will ruin your block.
 
In my opinion helicoils suck. Time certs are a permanent fix. The I have done countless Honda blocks with time certs over the years and have nothing but success. you will want to get the complete Honda kit for b series blocks to do the c30/c32. Do not try and do this with out this kit you will ruin your block.

The machine shop that is building my engine has been in business for 40+ years.

he's re-worked engines with timeserts that failed with Helicoils and never had a failure.

He warranties his engine work and wouldn't but on timeserts.
 
In my opinion helicoils suck. Time certs are a permanent fix. The I have done countless Honda blocks with time certs over the years and have nothing but success. you will want to get the complete Honda kit for b series blocks to do the c30/c32. Do not try and do this with out this kit you will ruin your block.

Just to confirm after looking at the website its Kit # 7111

Thanks
 
Just to confirm after looking at the website its Kit # 7111

Thanks

I dont know if mike is gonna reply... but i'll speak for him.. hes correct

the b series blocks were designed at the same time the c30 was.. many b-series parts work on the nsx motors
 
Helicoils are made from Stainless...Bad when combined with Alluminium.

anyway, still after the correct timesert part number or length.

I called Timesert and they tech support guy there said that they have both SS and steel Timeserts.

Helicoils are much more exotic in their offerings:

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HeliCoil 304 Stainless Steel Inserts

•Standard, general purpose material
•Stocked in most sizes
•Ideal for original equipment applications, repair, and overhaul
•Moderate corrosion resistance

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HeliCoil Inconel X-750 Inserts

•Used in areas exposed to high temperatures
•Typical uses: gas turbine engines, nuclear applications, well drilling
•Non-magnetic
•High corrosion resistance

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HeliCoil Phosphor Bronze Inserts

•Ideal for salt water applications
•Non-magnetic
•Excellent electrical conductivity
•High corrosion resistance

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HeliCoil Nitronic 60 Inserts

•Manufactured from a special corrosion resistant stainless steel material that is provides superb
galling resistance as well as wear resistance
•Compatible with stainless steel screws
•Ideal for use in vacuum environments
•Requires no additional coatings or platings, hence making them ideal for environments where
contamination is a concern
•Particle free
•Non-magnetic
•Moderate corrosion resistance

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HeliCoil Titanium Inserts

•Superior strength-to-weight ratio, ideal for applications where weight reduction is a significant
concern
•Excellent low temperature stability. Their low coefficient of thermal expansion and increased
material stability makes them suitable for use in satellites and applications where inserts must
withstand sub-zero to 600°F temperatures.
•Non-magnetic
•High corrosion resistance



HeliCoil Screw Thread Insert Coatings & Platings:

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Dry Film Lubricant (Mollylube)

•Provides additional lubrication in high friction applications
•High temperature resistance (400ºF)
•Highly recommended with HeliCoil Screw-Lock Inserts
•Mildly corrosion resistant
•Colour : grey

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Cadmium Plating

•Provides high corrosion resistance
•Plating provides lubrication, preventing galling during insert installation
•Colour : iridescent yellow (HeliCoil Free Running Inserts), olive drab (HeliCoil Screw Lock Inserts)

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Primer Free (Heli-Guard)

•Designed for use in aluminum and magnesium applications, HeliCoil Primer Free Inserts are
manufactured to to meet all relevant Military or Metric Aerospace standards and are coated with a
unique resin bonded fluoropolymer coating . This coating forms the barrier between the HeliCoil
Primer Free Insert and the parent material, greatly reducing & preventing galvanic corrosion
•Eliminates need for zinc primers
•Eliminates locking torque issues associated with primers
•Improves installation productivity
•Provides additional lubrication facilitating insert installation
•Colour : matte black

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Silver Plating

•Recommended to reduce galling of threads at high temperatures
•Plating suitable for use in temperatures up to 1200ºF
•Colour : silver white
 
Yes, the kit you want is the 7111.

Any shop that would put helicoils in a motor for headstuds is just asking for trouble.

Helicoils are a one-time quick fix good for small, low torque applications and as already stated timeserts are permanent.

BTW - I just want to be sure that nobody is installing helicoils just to try making the threads stronger - because they won't.
 
Yes, the kit you want is the 7111.

Any shop that would put helicoils in a motor for headstuds is just asking for trouble.

Helicoils are a one-time quick fix good for small, low torque applications and as already stated timeserts are permanent.

BTW - I just want to be sure that nobody is installing helicoils just to try making the threads stronger - because they won't.

Then explain to me why my friends that works at both Travis and Moffett AFB use Helicoils for repairing military Helicopters like this:

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TimeSerts are the only thing to use in your NSX block, they even make a Big TimeSerts kit to fix your block when the Helicoils fail (and they do allot). Please do not waste your time doing Helicoils even though it is the cheaper way to go. Cheers, Shad
 
Considering the topic, I'm curious about the need for these. Have there been that many OEM thread failures? If so, I really don't read about them that much(ever?) on this forum.
 
Considering the topic, I'm curious about the need for these. Have there been that many OEM thread failures? If so, I really don't read about them that much(ever?) on this forum.

Not many OEM Thread failures when using stock head bolts (stock head bolts are a stretch type). But if you have had the heads on and off a couple times, motor is higher in mileage or have converted to the ARP studs and nuts the OEM aluminum threads in the block become weak and fail. Cheers, Shad
 
Just had one here, 91 motor with OEM bolts.

Used my timesert kit 7111 - needed to adjust the stop collar is all.
 
I'm looking at buying that kit for mine. The local machinists I've tried don't have the special tools....

Anyways, I've read the standard Timeserts with the 7111 kit are carbon steel. They also offer stainless steel timeserts. I take it we should use the carbon steel ones?

Thanks,

Dave
 
Yes, the motor had the threads pulled out.

You are going to want the carbon steel and use red loctite.
 
Nevermind, the cheapest I can find now is $410 for the kit.

At this point in my build and cash outlay, I'd rather not purchase a kit for my machinist to use one time. He wouldn't have use for it either so he doesn't want to make the investment....


Would anybody that had to purchase this kit consider renting it to me please? I have no problem with a rental fee and a refundable tool deposit once you get it back from me.

The only issue I see is how long it has already taken my machinist. However, I think he's about ready to fully devote time to my engine, so I would probably need it a total of three weeks.


Thanks in advance!

Dave
 
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