🛠️ Time-Sert Oversize Thread Repair Kit # 5610 - BIG-SERT M6 X 1.00 Review

I will never use another spool again. Time-Sert is much cleaner, even after I plugged the hole (with a broken spool) and had to increase the size.

Used them to repair several cam cover bolt holes on an old Kawasaki a few years ago after breaking the original threads and fixing the spool (I blamed my stubbornness and wrong torque). No problems so far and I'm planning to use Time-Sert to fix a broken drain plug (it was the previous owner this time).

I had 2 bolt holes on the aluminum head for the timing chain tensioner that were dirty or off round. I've used Permacol before, which didn't last long. This product worked as advertised to save me the hassle of pulling out the motor head and taking it to the machine for repair. The kit includes everything you need to install the Bigsert, except for the faucet handle. I just used a vise.

Accidentally drilled the last hole on a scrapped bike, a bit too big. At first I bought a regular set of spiral coils, but the larger hole caused oil to leak out of the stub and I couldn't tighten the screw properly. This kit, as designed, does not allow oil to seep further where the large kit mates with the crankcase. The instructions say to lubricate the insertion tool before inserting the large certificate, which I think is a must. I took this a step further and applied oil resistant…