[Shop-talk] Replacing a damaged helicoil

[TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)]

> Bend the end of the coil more and unscrew 
> it with a needle
> nose pliers?

That has worked for me in the past, but as Pat said it needs to be the top
of the Helicoil (so it tends to shrink while you unscrew it).  IMO anything
that tends to spread it (like an easy-out) will just lock it in place
tighter.

-- Randall