How to fix this? Engine cover
Discussion
Hi all,
Just looking for some advice how best to fix this engine cover fitting. It should look like this:
But is like this:
Basically the thread is ruined where it has been previously pulled off (must have got stuck near the end of the thread). It’s a big metal pipe that is attached seemingly to the engine block. The rubber hoses run from this metal pipe to the coolant reservoir.
I want to fix it purely because at a certain low rev range the clattery diesel harmonics combined with the loose cover on that side cause a vibration that can be heard in the cabin. This has been partially fixed with a piece of sponge but would like to fix it properly. There are two other usable fixings so the cover is going nowhere.
Can I get some kind of threaded insert to put in the hole and then screw into that? Or is there a better way of going about this?
For info my DIY skills are adequate for general servicing but I’ve yet to be brave enough to go further.
Cheers
Chris
Just looking for some advice how best to fix this engine cover fitting. It should look like this:
But is like this:
Basically the thread is ruined where it has been previously pulled off (must have got stuck near the end of the thread). It’s a big metal pipe that is attached seemingly to the engine block. The rubber hoses run from this metal pipe to the coolant reservoir.
I want to fix it purely because at a certain low rev range the clattery diesel harmonics combined with the loose cover on that side cause a vibration that can be heard in the cabin. This has been partially fixed with a piece of sponge but would like to fix it properly. There are two other usable fixings so the cover is going nowhere.
Can I get some kind of threaded insert to put in the hole and then screw into that? Or is there a better way of going about this?
For info my DIY skills are adequate for general servicing but I’ve yet to be brave enough to go further.
Cheers
Chris
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