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04-17-2004, 07:08 AM | #1 |
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Vortech SQ-Trim
i replaced the supercharger belt and made the most idiotic mistake ever made...
I stripped the threads of one of the bolt that holds the belt tensioner plate. 3 bolts holds the plate down and the bolt with the stripped threads is the bolt that anchors the plate to the supercharger itself. Question: would substituting the the bolt for a stud be a good idea? After speaking with Vortech, they want the entire supercharger so they can do a "minor" repair- check/replace seals, bearings, etc. $500 at the most |
04-17-2004, 07:45 AM | #2 |
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How old is it? I guess if its having other issues you could give it back to them. Dont your belt tensioner bolts come very close to the belt. If so a stud wouldnt work. You could either find a heli coil kit to get your threads back or send the blower to a machine shop have them weld the hole shut and redrill it out. I would heli coil first they are actually stronger than what you had originally.
Hope this helps. Brad
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93 GT 306 DSS, O-Ringed, AFR 185's, Pro Products Intakes, 55lb low imp inj, 80mm Pro-M meter, 2004 PMS, AFM Power Pipe, Kirban Reg, Vortech S-Trim 14lbs. No times yet. Trying to tune. |
04-17-2004, 09:38 AM | #3 |
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The Vortech is only approx 1.5 years old.
Stripping the threads hurt even more as i typed the above line. The stripped threads in question is the one that anchors the tension plate with a bolt it the middle of the Vortech. By the looks of it, there is ample room for a small stud. Would using a heli coil require opening the supercharger? If so, then i might as well send it to Vortech. |
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