You have to pull it and install a new one. You'll likely need to buy the tap and install tool....pull the old one by grabbing with needle nose or similar and wind out....then tap very carefully...install the new one with lockign compound (most likely)
I'd also tap with tapping fluid like Tap Magic.....but you can sub regular oil instead. Just something to lube it...even WD40 would work in a pinch. Make sure it's an STI tap for the correct size helicoil (or other brand) coils.
Thanks times three, Sean. I wonder if I should chance sending to RA since I don't know the specs and would have to invest in new tools just to fix this one thing...
I would recommend watching a few youtube vids on helicoil installs...it's super simple. You can do it...and the tools can be bought at your local NAPA generally speaking.
**EDIT** Is this the helicoil INSIDE the upper that holds one of the ejector bolts or on the outside where the "omni" buffer or case deflector goes? The outside one shoudl be simple. The inside will require loctite 242?? IIRC on the number for small bolts.
Had the same thing happen to me on my L-Pistol. I shipped it back to RA, they had it back to me in just over a week with a new helicoil, red loctited in from appearances. Holly took care of me.
That's good to hear. Sean did me a solid. I just need to find time to leave prison/work and fetch it from the PO.
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