Helicoil Wheel Repair Needed

[RoundTwo]

Is there any special size/length helicoil needed for repairing hubcap threads in the magnesium wheels? Will 8-32x0.328” work?

[mike_elliott]

While never have done this personally, one of my clients' hangar elves carefully measured the depth of the existing hole, marked on the right sized bit with tape so he wouldnt drill too deep, then filled with JBweld, drilled and tapped. Says it was a great fix.

[MatthiasArnold]

To my best knowledge, European hangar elves successfully utilized this tool-set for the mentioned purpose in the past:
https://www.voelkel-shop.com/en/thread-repair-kits-5-x-0-8-1-5d-volkel-04103.html

Best,

Matthias

[M20F]

1 hour ago, mike_elliott said:

While never have done this personally, one of my clients' hangar elves carefully measured the depth of the existing hole, marked on the right sized bit with tape so he wouldnt drill too deep, then filled with JBweld, drilled and tapped. Says it was a great fix.

There is no problem that cannot be fixed by JB Weld. 

[Fly Boomer]

10 hours ago, RoundTwo said:

Is there any special size/length helicoil needed for repairing hubcap threads in the magnesium wheels? Will 8-32x0.328” work?

My first thought was a 10-32 tap.  Might have to drill first.

[jetdriven]

Install it with green Loctite too. And then let it dry before you put the screw in there. Those things have a nasty habit of coming out with the screw which enlarges the wheel oversize yet again and it's really hard to fix that. Plus those wheel halves are pretty expensive when you price one.