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Re: BMW block threads
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/18/2005

What size and pitch are the head bolts?

A properly installed Timesert (or HeliCoil) will hold far more torque than any standard threaded hole in aluminum or even cast iron for that matter. The main concern I would have is how much block is left after you dri... Login to read more.