Darren
5/11/2008 5:08:13 PM
I recently repaired a 97 Deville 4.6 with Time-sert''s Big-sert head bolt kit #J-42385-500BS and would now like to sell the kit. This kit also works on post-2000 blocks with the 2 different depth head bolt holes. This is the best kit for a first repair because the inserts are larger in diameter for more anchoring surface area. It will also repair blocks that have failed after a previous heli-coil or time-sert repair.
The kit is complete as it came from Time-sert with insert-driver oil, loctite. instructions, and case. The inserts can be purchased seperately and are very inexpensive.
Paid $760. asking $400
stomper
5/11/2008 5:39:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: Darren
I recently repaired a 97 Deville 4.6 with Time-sert's Big-sert head bolt kit #J-42385-500BS and would now like to sell the kit. This kit also works on post-2000 blocks with the 2 different depth head bolt holes. This is the best kit for a first repair because the inserts are larger in diameter for more anchoring surface area. It will also repair blocks that have failed after a previous heli-coil or time-sert repair.
The kit is complete as it came from Time-sert with insert-driver oil, loctite. instructions, and case. The inserts can be purchased seperately and are very inexpensive.
Paid $760. asking $400
not a bad deal for someone in need.
if i may ask .. how many hours did it take you to do the headgasket job?
Darren
5/12/2008 11:32:24 AM
It was about 35 -40 hours total but included lots of wasted time. It was on a customer's car and he wouldn't commit to the Time-sert kit at the start of the job as I suggested. We first tried reassembly with original threads (held about 10 ft-lbs), then he insisted on Heli-coils which involved drilling holes freehand and stacking 2 inserts in each hole. I did this on only 2 holes and then tested them with a spacer installed to simulate the head being on - also failed immediately, then finally ordered the kit which worked great. The 2 Heli-coiled holes were the reason for the Big-sert kit as the standard kit would no longer work on these 2.
Bottom line - Time-sert is the only way to go when doing this job unless you want to do it twice or buy a short block!
