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    Default RF01 - Oil Tank Filler/Cover thread repair

    On my RF01 I've had a constant leak from where the oil filler/cover meets the tank.
    Turns out one of the 6 threaded blind holes is stripped out.

    There is a lug of material on the tank that should allow for an insert.

    The other option would be to go a size up. Current screws are M5-0.80 which seems small and too fine for the material.

    Thinking of using something like this:
    https://www.mcmaster.com/93715A605/
    or like this without stakes:
    https://www.mcmaster.com/90259A218/

    Any suggestions? Anyone done this before?

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    On mine years ago, I drilled them out for a 10-32 helicoil. Save the keenserts for a hole that is completely blown out and can’t be helicoiled.
    Ethan Shippert
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