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  1. 8th June 2014, 03:33 PM #1
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    Disco centrifuge filter housing?

    Hi guys,
    I have a question regarding the housing for a centrifuge filter on my disco td5.

    I serviced the disco today for the first time and when I went to put the lid back on the centrifuge housing one of the bolts wouldn't screw back in. I have tried a few times and it just won't tighten, It screws in but won't screw tight. I pulled it back out and the was metal around the thread. Not sure what to do. One bolts screws tight and the other doesn't. Should I use a light thread lock?

    Thanks guys,
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  2. 8th June 2014, 04:05 PM #2
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    The thread is apparently easily stripped. I was told mine had longer bolts added by a previous mech.

    I drilled, tapped and heli-coiled mine and they are fine now.

    I'd suggest trying longer bolts first but if that doesn't work then Heli-Coil

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    Quote Originally Posted by joel0407 View Post
    The thread is apparently easily stripped. I was told mine had longer bolts added by a previous mech.

    I drilled, tapped and heli-coiled mine and they are fine now.

    I'd suggest trying longer bolts first but if that doesn't work then Heli-Coil

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    These holes strip out really easily. I drilled out mine and tapped to M8. Both holes are through holes outside the housing. Just make sure you have the cover on when making swarf.
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    Thanks guys,
    I have done a bit of research and heli coil might be beyond my capabilities I the garage. Do you have to take the entire centrifuge casing out to do this ?
    I guess using some type of thread lock would be useless here right?
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    Heli-Coil is easy as mate. The only problem I had was getting the drill down to the bolt holes. I had to use a drill extension that I picked up cheap at Bunnings.

    I bought a kit that came with the right size drill bit, Tap, heli-coils and tool.

    Looks like this: (different brand but does the same job)





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  7. 9th June 2014, 06:05 AM #7
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    So you drilled out the holes with the housing still attached to the car?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ShaunR View Post
    So you drilled out the holes with the housing still attached to the car?
    Yes.
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    to get you out of trouble you can use a longer bolt
    have a good one :D ken :wasntme:
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  10. 9th June 2014, 05:02 PM #10
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    I was lucky and the longer bolts worked a treat. Not sure if this will be the case next time but I will read up on how to heli coil and be ready next time if I need to go that way.
    I managed to get it done thanks to you guys. Thanks heaps.
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