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Re: [T3] Collecting stamps
On 29 Jun 2001, at 8:08, Jim Adney wrote:
> 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.
On thinking about this a bit, I think there is a good chance that you
would not need to drill these holes out at all; they may already be
nearly 10.25mm dia. In that case you just need a friend to help you
watch the Heli-coil tap to make sure you keep it parallel to the axle
stub.
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Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA
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