Carb bolt not catching just spins

[Dimitrge]

Went to work on my xp since my parts came in. The very last bolt I was tightening and of course my luck the bolt kept spinning and not pulling. Pulled the bolt and it had some metal around the threads. I figure the threads on that side of the intake are jacked. Any idea how to fix it? Longer carb bolt? I really don't feel like taking it all apart again!

 

[Coastiejoe]

See if the hole is deeper than the bolt you removed by 25% or so. If so, then a longer bolt will likely work. If not, you can Helicoil it and or tap it out to a larger size. The advantage to the Helicoil is that the original bolt will go back into the hole.

 

[suke]

I used a longer bolt when I stripped mine. Worked out great.

 

[Dimitrge]

Thanks for the info going to see if I can track a new bolt or a helicoil in the am

 

[Strizzo]

I'd go with helicoil for the more reliable permanent solution. You should be able to pick up a kit at just about any auto parts store. The inserts come in different depths so be sure to get them long enough to go to the bottom of the hole.

 

[Dimitrge]

Went the Helicoil route. Picked one up at pep boys. Tapped the hole inserted helicoil 1 and i didn't go deep enough. Take 2 made sure i tapped it deep enough, put the helicoil in deep enough and the tool holding it snaps!. Was able to tighter a bolt enough and after an hr it can out the bottom! What a pain for something that was supposed to be easy and quick.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, helicoil def was the best route even if it was a little pain

 

[Krispy]

Went the Helicoil route. Picked one up at pep boys. Tapped the hole inserted helicoil 1 and i didn't go deep enough. Take 2 made sure i tapped it deep enough, put the helicoil in deep enough and the tool holding it snaps!. Was able to tighter a bolt enough and after an hr it can out the bottom! What a pain for something that was supposed to be easy and quick.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, helicoil def was the best route even if it was a little pain

Sorry to jump in on this late, but I had the same problem. I ended up just replacing the intake/ RV cover with one from ebay, ended up paying only $15 for it shipped! It was cheaper than the helicoil kit!

 

[Dimitrge]

I lucked out… i got one in to fix it and tool broke, took it back to the store and they didn't have another so I got a refund.