While doing the final repairs on my T-5 Transmission I needed to do some thread repair. Because of that, I decided to make this quick video on how to repair threads with thread inserts. I use a Heilicoil in this video, but this information will apply to most thread insert repair kits.
I get my thread repair kits here: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/search.php?q=thread+repair#oid=1002_1
Thread Measuring Kit: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/irwin-12087-metric-measuring-kit-w-thread#oid=1002_1
Link to T-5 Repair Updates Video: Video link posted when video available
Camera: Brian Kast
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