2005 Kia Sorento arm tensioner stripped hole

2005 KIA SORENTO
190 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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NEVRSHOUTPAULA
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Hello, I am replacing my timing belt and in the process i managaed to strip the hole where the tensioner arm is screwed in in a 2005 kia sorento. I tried to rethread the hole with a tap and die set but that just worsened the issue. Now i am just wondering if there was a way i could fix that stripped hole through some type of mold? Please let me know what you think, thank you in advance.
Apr 3, 2015 at 5:33 PM
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you can try a heli coil but depending on where it is it may not work especially if going into aluminum. besides if you messed up the hole you shod have a pro do this for you
Apr 4, 2015 at 7:37 AM