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Thanks to all again for your thoughts. I now have a time sert kit so will install this week and see if I still have a leak. I decided to go with the time sert as they appear to be better on parts that occasionally get disassembled.

Video is very helpful. Thanks. I was hoping to go for the cheaper helicoil but maybe I need to put out the additional dollars , if for no other reason, to remind me to drag the torque wrench out every time I work on this stuff.

Yes, you are correct. The broken ear piece broke through the middle of the hole in the cover. The broken piece can be set back in place and when the bolt is tightened it holds everything in place. I’m guessing I only have about 50% of the holding pressure since that is how much of the bolt...

Thanks for the quick response. I'll figure out the length and order a helicoil kit.

I‘d appreciate some advice on this. The front axle has been leaking fluid. In taking it apart, I found one of the bottom bolt ears on the axle cover has broken off (although still in place) and the bolt hole for the adjacent bolt is stripped. I replaced the bearing and seals (including the...