I've got $10 bucks that says no helicoil. Otherwise, I'm with you.

You're thinking airplanes, my good man.

 

Regardless of the particular metals, will subjecting them to colder temperatures not change their size in this way: The bolt gets smaller and the tapped hole gets bigger?


BTW does Ti react with Al?

 

When you cool a steel bolt off it gets smaller .....if the same bolt were aluminum and cooled equally it would shrink a little more then twice as much. The tapped hole would also reduce...if cooled regardless of material. No metals get bigger when cooled.

As for Ti and Aluminum you are probably OK but I'd have to check a book at work.....In the Steel/ Aluminum combo the aluminum will borrow electrons from the iron (Fe++) in the steel which causes the "Galvanic Corrosion".

 

Since when are Craftsman tools considered to be "real" tools? If you're going to buy rarely used tools, then Craftsman will do just fine. But for commonly used items like socket sets, wrenches, and screwdrivers, invest in some quality Snap-Op tools or some Facoms. They're certainly more expensive, but these tools will literally last you a lifetime. Rumor has it that Snap-On tools can typically had at a ~10% discount if you pay in cash. They're a franchise, and the truck IS the dealer, so get to know your local guy and cut some deals. If anybody knows a Snap-On dealer, maybe we can arrange some group buys.

If you buy them on eBay, you can find some good deals. Used tools are a great way to build a collection of the tools you need without investing too much money.

 

The main benefits of Snap-On tools (which are one of the quality brands) are that: 1. They come to your shop, and 2. They finance your purchase.

The main disadvantage is that the cost is out of proportion to the quality. They do break and they do wear out with constant use. Any upper grade of tool (Craftsman, Mac, Proto, Snap-On) will be fine to use in a home shop. Most midgrades will work fine too. "Bargain" and no-name tools are never a bargain.

 

Craftsman tools have a lifetime warranty, so they will sort of last a lifetime. You may just have to exchange a broken piece at your very easy to find Sears or Sears Hardware once in a while. For the price, that is way good enough for me.

 

My error, electrolysis...what was I thinking..just sold my ocean going boat after 16 years. If your engine was stored in water it would probably be electrolysis..a form of galvanic corrosion.

 

You guys are some loony people.

I should go buy a new set of Snap-On tools so I can torque my little spark plugs down once in a blue moon.... hmmm... Craftsman is "upper eschelon" in my opinion, and they've always been very good for me. I was using some no-name hex keys attached to a little metal keeper, and they sucked ASS. Well, they would have been fine if the bolts had been tightened to only the spec'd 11.7 ft-lbf. However, they were an order of magnitude or three out of spec, so my cheesy keys just wouldn't cut it. Like it has been said, hex key bolts are not the ideal bolt for high-torque applications, so I can't imagine Honda meant for this to happen.

BTW, I still haven't done anything about my poor bolt, but I think it's definitely time to replace them all with some normal aluminum hex bolts once I get the bugger out. Thanks for all the suggestions...

- Warren

 

I don't think you mean aluminum bolts.

 

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