© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Article by a master auto tech on the differences in two very popular thread inserts used for restoring damaged threads. Some commonly asked questions are answered like – How are they held in? And which one stays in better? Which is better, Time Sert or HeliCoil? After reading the article and seeing the video be sure to check out our Time-Sert Kits.

Denlor’s sells several different brands of repair kits to fix damaged threads for a variety of applications. Since many engine blocks today are made of aluminum, a common thread failure is the for the head bolts.

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The Helicoil on the left is flexible, reminds me of a child’s toy, remember the slinky?

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Jump to Time Sert Thread Repair Kits. Tips from an ASE Master Auto technician regarding the differences between TIME-SERT thread repair inserts and the Heli-Coil brand. DenLors Tools sells several brands of thread repair kits including both TIME-SERT and Heli coil.

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Heli coils are used in many applications when threads are damaged, but what happens if you need to remove one? If the depth of the threads is too long or not long enough there could be a need to remove the Helicoil and install one with the correct length. Also if the threads are rough or you’ve found a better insert to install, removing the Heli-Coil insert could be an obstacle.

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