Damaged Threads, Repairing

2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)SECTION Damaged Threads, Repairing


Damaged threads, repairing
Damaged threads can be repaired using HeliCoil wire inserts.
The component lists indicate which threads can be repaired.
Any swarf remaining in the bodywork must be embedded in wax.
RENDER: 1.0x

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