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Hello, I managed to strip the hole where the timing belt tensioner from the 3sgte gen 2 mounts to the head. Would helicoil or another similar threaded insert work effectively so I can use the same size bolt? If so, how would I get the right one as the hole where the bolt goes in has threads going 3/4 into the hole and then stops. However, if I were to use a helicoil or similar wouldnt I need to drill and insert the helicoil the whole way through. Would this allow me to securely torque down