[Vwdiesel] A/C Bracket Threaded Hole Repair

[Dennis Pantazis]

helicoil and that variety do use a special tap, but they are standardized.
the standard threaded style inserts are known as the 'keyseat' variety; there
are slots in the threads and little pins you drive in to lock everything in
place.

napa has the small SS helicoil kits including the tap, insert tool and like 5-10
inserts for about $15 last i bought them, 6mm inserts, i think 10 inserts.

the key set variety are available from insdustrial supply houses. i like
mcmaster carr 'cuz i can get small lots and get them enternally threaded in inch
sizes and internal metric (most of my taps are unc/unf). if you go to
www.mcmaster.com and put in the catalogue page 3032 you can see the flavors and
varieties of these inserts.

dennis