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Well, I probably overthought that one. The heli-coil fix worked great. Hell of a lot less trouble than timeserts. The only issue was trying to judge the depth. I didn't want to drill too deep into the block because I believe I could have (theoreticall anyway) pierced the water jacket on CYL 1. As with anything else, the first time takes a long time. if this happened again it would be a 20 minute detour rather than a day of research.
Got the Jesus bolt on with the timing pin, 1/2 breaker, 4 foot cheater (jack handle), a piece of webbing (to pull on at the designated mark) and a luggage scale. Then for good measure I hit it lightly a couple of times with the stubby impact and that Jumbo harmonic balancer socket (which is strangely satisfying to use for some reason). It's in the 300-330 range. Good enough for government work.
With that buttoned up, it looks like I'll be making a go at lowering the head on today. If his schedule works out, our very own OVERBOOST has tentatively agreed to drive over and give me a hand.
Trying to remember all the stuff on the head that might be easier to install/arrange before it goes on. All those O2 sensor wires etc. I'm sure I will forget something.
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2005 X5 3.0i - 71k mi (9.2018) -> 81k (9.19) -> 100k 9.21
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SOLD : ( 2003 X5 3.0 - 177k mi (9.2018) -> 186k (9.19) -> 205k (9.21)
SOLD : ( 1997 328is Coupe - Hellrot Red
SOLD : ( 1988 528e w/ Bullseye s256 / MS2 Extra / GC Coilovers / Yukon Coils ~ 300+ HP
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