Few things disturb us more than the bewilderment of a broken bolt or seized pipe plug in a casting. You're at a loss for how to get the darned thing out. This is when you have to slow down and come up ...

We have all done it, overtightened a bolt and blown out the threads. When a bolt starts to tighten up and then go suddenly loose, you know that the threads are toast and now you have a problem.

We’ve all had this happen at some point while tightening hardware: It feels like it’s snugging up nicely, and then it suddenly seems to tun too easily. Or maybe you were removing stubborn hardware and ...

In the process of the “custovation*” of a well used — and possibly abused — motorcycle, you’ll eventually be dealing with threaded hardware replacement. More often than not the decision will be what ...

A worn transmission cover and stripped bolt hole threads need careful repair. See how machining and precision work bring the ...

“This kit allowed me to cleanly and effectively replace the stripped out aluminum thread.” Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we ...

If you've ever dabbled in auto repair or engine tinkering, you may understand just how frustrating a broken bolt can be. It's already difficult to remove old bolts from an engine, thanks to things ...