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Originally Posted by Barrykgerdes
Now you have the bolt out have a good close look at the thread in the body, If it is rough or damaged in any way do not try to put another bolt in there until you have cleaned the thread with a sharp tap.
The aluminium body is cast and once the thread seizes like yours the little pieces of aluminium will jam the bolt even tighter and further force will tear most of the thread out of the body.
Barry
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Thanks Barry. I think i used my get out of jail free card this time. I had a look at the thread and it looks ok. Im pretty sure i can get access to a tap of that size thread and will do what you said. I dont want to casue any more damage
Thanks for the reply
