Originally Posted by waldig
When ever a bolt is starting to strip, you can install a threaded stud that will thread ALL the way into the female thread. Use thread locker to hold it and use a nut for the clamping.
As compared to a bolt, a stud has full thread engagement to your advantage. THis will provide better support and reduce the risk of pulling out the remaining threads in the female portion of an assembly.
Best of luck to you, Woody
the torx they are speaking of is a male threaded bolt with a male torx on the end. you slip the tensioner pulley over the threaded stud then appply the nut. the torx is used for the leverage to slip the belt on.
no way to insert a threaded stud if you click on this link and enlarge the foto you will see the tensioner torx at the end of the stud. cheaper on parts.com
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