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GM TSB for using Time-Sert aluminum bolts?


eth!nk
01-15-2004, 06:41 PM
Is anyone aware of a GM TSB for using Time-Sert aluminum bolts when replacing the gaskets for the cylinder heads?

I need this information to support a Warranty Claim for my car.

The service manager at the dealer believes that there is a GM TSB that recommends the use of Time-Serts in this situation. Unfortunately, the dealership has NOT been able to find a GM TSB that documents this recommendation.

I would appreciate any help and assistance in tracking down this GM TSB. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

dsatt12
01-15-2004, 10:20 PM
I looked at alldata here: http://www.alldata.com/TSB/43/954330EP.html and they had nothing that sounded even close to that.

Just out of curiouslity what is a time-sert aluminum bolt?

zimaad
01-15-2004, 11:06 PM
what year?

eth!nk
01-18-2004, 08:47 AM
I am looking for TSBs for a 1996 Aurora that support the use of Time-Sert bolts with the cylinder heads.

Randy1
01-18-2004, 11:10 AM
What is Time-Sert Bolts?????????

eth!nk
01-18-2004, 12:30 PM
What is Time-Sert Bolts?????????

Click on this link:

http://www.otctools.com/brochures/247-1.pdf

dsatt12
01-18-2004, 09:34 PM
Ahhh, thread repair inserts...

In that case this may well be what you are looking for:

http://www.alldata.com/TSB/43/964330EP.html

54. 00-06-01-016 AUG 00 Engine - Aluminum Thread Repair Kits

Sorry, I don't have a subscription to be able to access the whole TSB. Hopefully the dealer can find it given this information.

Indy8
01-19-2004, 03:14 AM
Correct! I'm faced with the same situation and have been in e-mail contact with a forum member who did this job himself. He welcomes questions and can e-mail you great pictures of the process. Reach him at; larryhe@hotmail.com.

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