Stripped Targa Top Bolt Holes - Helicoil Thread Repair

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Problem

The threads in the targa top bolt holes were completely stripped out when removing a screw, after the OEM washer that holds the top in place broke and an aftermarket replacement slipped inside the slot during driving with the top off.

Targa top bolt hole threads stripped — bolt pulls out with no resistanceOEM washer inside bolt hole brokenAftermarket replacement washer walked inside the slot while driving with top offUnable to secure targa top to roof

Root Cause

The targa top bolts thread into a metal sleeve in the body. When the internal washers broke or shifted, the bolt seated incorrectly and removing it stripped the sleeve threads completely.

Confidence

Moderate confidence — Original poster confirmed this resolved the issue

View Original Thread →Posted February 2024 on SupraForums.com