Corvette V8-7.0L VIN E (2006)
Warren, MI, U.S.A. 48092-3499
Phone: 1-800-345-2233 or 586-574-2332
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Fax: 1-800-578-7375 or 586-578-7375
The TECH 2 scan tool and accessories can be purchased through:
Dealer Equipment and Services
5775 Enterprise Dr.
Warren, MI, U.S.A. 48092-3463
Phone: 1-800-GM-TOOLS or 586-574-2332
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. EST
Fax: 1-586-578-7205
Thread Inserts
Thread Inserts
Repair Procedure
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Tools Required
General purpose thread repair kits. These kits are available commercially.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
1. Important: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions regarding the size of the drill and tap to use.
Avoid any buildup of chips. Back out the tap every few turns and remove the chips.
Determine the size, the pitch, and the depth of the damaged thread. If necessary, adjust the stop collars on the cutting tool and tap to the required
depth.
2. Drill out the damaged threads. Clean out any chips.
3. Lubricate the tap with light engine oil. Tap the hole. Clean the threads.
