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Re: BMW head bolt holes
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/8/2017

Hi Alain,

We have done a huge number of MB inserts and a few BMW. You are right about the Aluminum loosing strength, but I have never had an issue with an insert or helicoil pulling out. Think about it, the insert is placed into a significantly larger hole t... Login to read more.