heffner

Yeah this can be a problem if they are over torqued at one point in time. Also there is a special tool to instal those nut inserts. I would try and find a nut insert a little larger or weld over the hole and shave it smooth and leave it be.

Sinful7

To the people suggesting welding - Not many of us can weld aluminum.



I would say call the company you get the replacement insert from, ask them what they suggest. I do believe there are inserts that exist that are similar to rivets - you slide them in the hole then tighten them with a special tool to clamp them on to the metal. Although, i really have no idea where to look for these. I have seen them on industrial/wholsale hardware websites.

rx7dv8

Just talked to a guy at Peter Farrell's shop...he suggested welding the hole shut. Guess i'll find another way to hold the duct on....rather safer this way anyway.

Fd3BOOST

Thats basically what I was telling you. Then you could tap the patch if so choose.

Either way its not that big of a deal, good luck.

BTW, In case you didnt know, "heffner"is Ryan from PFS.

rx7dv8

kool...just passing on useful info just in case someone else runs into this problem as well. Thanks Heffner