560SL - Installing a Big-Sert. Is it any good?

This #R107, #560SL Video: Installing a Big-Sert

All the R107 manuals and resources in one place — free and online.
👉 https://TonyLiveTV.com

In this video, I document the process of installing a Big-Sert. A Big-Sert is an oversized thread repair tool. It is used to repair failed installations of Time-Serts or failed Helicoil inserts. In this video you will witness how a Big-Sert is installed and what to look out for. Watch this video while I uncover the shortcomings of this supposed professional thread repair tool.

Subscribe if you would like to support this project. You may need my help one day and I will be here for you.

I am documenting every part of this vehicle as I put it back together. The idea is to end up with the best documented 560SL rebuilds on the Internet.

Links to all tools used in this video are below.

Disclosure: My videos are not sponsored. I only recommend products I’ve personally purchased and use. Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through them. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

BIG-SERT by Time-Sert M8 X 1.25 Oversize Thread Repair Kit # 5812. I am not a fan of this repair tool, but I am not sure if there is a better repair tool out there. This is what I used in this video:

https://amzn.to/3DIujVy

BIG-SERT Metric Steel Insert M8 X 1.25 X 18.0MM Part # 58125. I had to add this length of insert:

https://amzn.to/47rXhIQ

Harbor Freight T-Handle Tap Ratcheting Wrench:

https://www.harborfreight.com/t-handl...

Forney 20857 Tap Magic Industrial Pro Cutting Fluid, 4 oz was used for lubrication:

https://amzn.to/3wY2chn

Time-Sert 6020 Thread Locker & Sealer 500 Degrees Fahrenheit. I can not say if this is any good or not, but I used it because Big-Sert requested that I do:

https://amzn.to/40vddo0

Big-Sert Tap Guide M8x1.25 Part #75825. I did not use this tool, but it is available if you want it:

https://amzn.to/3YoHGCn

Machinist Square Set, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Squares Machinist Squares:

https://amzn.to/3X3swRP

VERNUOS 2 Pieces of 1" X2"Square Aluminum BAR 4" Long +0/-.05" 6061 General Purpose Plate,T6511 Solid New Mill Stock:

https://amzn.to/3X0YUEM

That's all the special tools and products I used in this video.