Header Bung threads stripped, can it be fixed?

[ewp2003]

As the tread states, I have a set of mac l/t's and one of the bungs threads are stipped, can i get that bung grinded off and a new one welded in?
Thanks,
Elliot

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

I wouldn't see why not? You could probably helicoil it, too.

 

[93project]

i would just weld it shut, and put in a new bung as close as you can to the old one. The threadmay be hard to find in helicoil or thread restorers. m18x1.5!

 

[Lawbreaker5.0]

Buy the o2 sensor tap from autozone and try to clean them/ repair them. I did this to some long tubes I just bought. If that doesn't work weld shut and install new bung

 

[ewp2003]

Cool, just wanted to make sure it was possible. Do you think it could be done with the header still on the car? like if it was up on a lift at an exhaust shop. are o2 bungs all the same thread or does the fox body use a specific thread?
anyone know what size thread they use? if i could order one and take it somewhere im sure it would save me some buck so I dont get ripped at the muffler shop.

 

[Lawbreaker5.0]

It's a pretty common size. If your uncertain, call ford, but like I said I thought mine was jacked up and I bought the o2 thread restorer in the section with the helicoils for 5 bucks and it worked like a charm. If you do choose to do this make sure to use some penetrating oil while you chase the threads. Good luck.

 

[ewp2003]

cool thanks a lot!