Top-Hat Thread Repair

These things are amazing. You can rescue very expensive engine parts with the correct top-hat sleeve and good technique.

TIME-SERT M6x1.0x9.4mm Insert QTY 10 p/n 16101
TIME-SERT M6x1.0x9.4mm Insert QTY 10 p/n 16101
5.0
£23.99
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Time-Sert M10x1.5 Thread Repair kit #1015 by TIME-SERT
Time-Sert M10x1.5 Thread Repair kit #1015 by TIME-SERT
5.0
£190.99
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TIME-SERT M14x1.5x17.8mm Insert Qty 10 p/n 14157
TIME-SERT M14x1.5x17.8mm Insert Qty 10 p/n 14157
5.0
£33.66
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Amazon price updated: 2025-05-11 06:24

Use to...

• Repair a crossed thread.

• Replace a stripped thread.

Buying Tips

• Pay attention to thread pitch as well as diameter.

• Consider a kit with a matching drill bit.

• Some kits come with an insertion tool.

Safety Tips

• Always wear eye-protection

• Consider impact-protection