When the head bolt threads on your BMW M54 OE and M5x engine block strip out, you will need to perform the proper thread repair. The first step in insuring that the work is done poperly is to use the proper tooling. Our VAC Head Bolt Thread Repair Fixture will insure that you drill and tap the block perpendicular, or square, to insure that the Time-Sert M10x1.5mm Inserts install correctly. Our fixture also locates all holes in the perfect location based on Blueprint dimensions. Using our kit will allow a Better-than-New repair on aluminum M54 blocks, and will also work on cast iron BMW M5x blocks, offering a permanent quality repair instead of engine replacement.
The VAC Head Bolt Thread Repair Fixture, Part # VAC-07-HBTRF-M54, is supllied with the following:
_ (2) Drill Bushings
_ (14) Drill Bushing Screws
_ (2) Aluminum Locating Dowels
The Time-Sert Installation Kit is supplied with:
_ (1) M10x1.5mm Time-Sert Kit, including Drill, Tap, Counterbore Tool, Time-Sert Installer/Swager Tool (Pictured)
_ (14) M10 x 1.5mm x 24mm Inserts (Pictured)
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Screw the lock screws into each threaded hole before use.
1. Place the fixture plate on the deck of the engine block and use the two dowel pins to locate the plate.
***Both dowels must be used simultaneously to ensure proper location of the fixture plate.
2. Move the drill bushing to the head bolt location requiring repair. Turn the bushing to lock it under the
lock screw.
3. Follow the Time-Sert Kit instructions to repair the threads using the drill bushing to guide the drill and
tap.
4. Move the dowels and drill bushing as needed.
| Option | SKU | Price |
| Add Timesert Kit: Fixture & Timesert Kit | VAC-07-HBTRK-M54-TK | $699.95 |
| Add Timesert Kit: Fixture Kit Only | VAC-07-HBTRF-M54 | $429.95 |
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