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Originally Posted by blkrx7
It's tricky to fill deep recesses like that. I don't think i'd attempt it for fear of ending up with an air pocket in there, it's difficult to get enough current though a super extended tip, without losing the end of the tungstun.
FWIW, A properly installed heli coil is stronger than the origional thread.
If you don't like the heli coil options, have you considered tapping the holes to the next size up, and using larger studs? Might be a 2$ solution, and it'd also be stronger than new.
Paul
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Unfortunatly I don't like the idea of helicoils. I know they are stronger and that guys replace the stock thread from factory with helicoils, but not me. I like my factory bolts. Unfortunatly the stud that was in there was freaking huger (over 11/16 if I remember correctly) and I don't wanna go the next step up. I wish I could just do it thru my work. Some amazing welders here and I could have the damn thing UT for air pockets that might do harm but I can't. The current helicoils I have didn't last too long either (about 2 weeks). I know you know your stuff about metal and welding, so I will take any info you give me in concideration.