[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [New Search]

Re: [T3] Collecting stamps


On 29 Jun 2001, at 11:40, Henrik Larsson wrote:

> I'm not sure that I would manage to fit the Heli-coils myself. Wouldn't I need a drill
> press to drill the hole?

You really don't need to remove much metal, so that is not a 
problem. The recommended drill size (which should come with the 
kit) is 10.25mm, which might take a somewhat larger drill chuck to 
accomodate. I think the main question would be whether you can 
drill the hole square to the knuckle so that the bolts will fit thru the 
steering arm AND the knuckle.

I think that if you had some good help to watch your drill, then you 
should be able to do this. Each of you should watch from different 
perspectives, 90 deg apart. You should be helped by the fact that 
the holes should be somewhat self piloting.

Even on a drill press this could be tough, because you have to get 
the knuckle fixtured so that it's square. If you go this far, I would 
consider chucking on the spindle in a milling machine and drilling 
in from the back. That way you could check the squareness by 
laying the steering arm on the knuckle and verifying that a 10mm 
drill will pass thru without interference.
 
-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Search old messages on the Web!  Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/


[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [New Search]