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  • Stripped thread on stem….fixable or stuffed?
  • bigbloke
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    As title i was over eager with the hex keys and stripped one of the stem bolts that holds it to the steerer. Is it fixable or busted now?

    Posted 14 years ago
    Singlespeed_Shep
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    If you have a drill and hellicoil it wont be a problem.

    Drill old threads out then slide a coil in and tighten

    Most engineering website will sell them

    Posted 14 years ago
    TandemJeremy
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    Which thread has gone – the bolt or the stem? Probably the stem as its softer. Easy fix with a helicoil. should be £5-10 to do

    Posted 14 years ago
    imp999
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    Simpler might be to drill and tap with next size up if there is enough meat around the holes and you can get a bolt.

    Posted 14 years ago
    foxyrider
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    Or drill out – then on the opposite side drill a countersunk larger diam hole and inset a washer and nut? If you haven't got a larger diam bolt?

    Posted 14 years ago
    Macavity
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    http://www.emhart.com/media/win/helicoil.wmv

    Posted 14 years ago
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