HELP! Husqvarna 350 Stripped Screw

[16TAF]

My 350 has a stripped oil pump retaining screw. Is this the correct insert for the screw? I believe it’s 5mm.

 

[jacob j.]

@Shane¹

 

[Shane¹]

My 350 has a stripped oil pump retaining screw. Is this the correct insert for the screw? I believe it’s 5mm.

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I am not sure but I am sure you could use basically any insert and 5mm bolt as long as they matched. Do you have a 5mm helicoil kit? Also since it's in plastic could you put a dab of super glue or other epoxy on the bolt before putting it in?

 

[16TAF]

Yep, I’ve got 5 and 6mm helicoils. I’ve just never used them in plastic. Do they bite in well enough?

I am not sure but I am sure you could use basically any insert and 5mm bolt as long as they matched. Do you have a 5mm helicoil kit? Also since it's in plastic could you put a dab of super glue or other epoxy on the bolt before putting it in?

 

[jacob j.]

I don't think a helicoil would get enough grip in plastic. Most hardware stores have brass screw inserts that work well in plastic and wood.

 

[Shane¹]

Yep, I’ve got 5 and 6mm helicoils. I’ve just never used them in plastic. Do they bite in well enough?

Never tried it. I would think JJ is probably onto something with a wood type insert

 

[EFSM]

I don't think a helicoil would get enough grip in plastic. Most hardware stores have brass screw inserts that work well in plastic and wood.

I have used standard Helicoils already with great success. That was a situation where the plastic molding was too thin to install a deep thread insert. But your suggestion is great if you have the room.