As per the title. didn't even get to torque it up.

Do I need to buy a pair? (RHS AND LHS) ?.. do I need new wheel bearings? anything else I need to replace while I am at it?

I read recently on here that installing front wheel bearings is not for everyone (ie, experience prefeerred!)... Car is on axle stands and don't really feel like trailering it somewhere. Anyone low on beer?

Just take the swivel hub to a machine shop and get a helicoil insert fitted. Thread is 3/8" UNF if Mini hubs.
But I think Metro ones are 10mm.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

right on!

serious? I thought about that... then thought... brakes.. helicoil.. safe?

I've never stripped back a disc brake hub.. how much is involved, and how much is involved in getting it all back together again? better read my haynes manual!

edit: thanks!

now I think a bout it, it could use new CV joint boots too. might as well make the most of it while it's apart.

Yes a helicoil is safe. The original thread is tapped bigger diameter (but same pitch) with a helicoil tap, then a special tool is used to wind the helicoil (diamond section S/S wire) in. It is as strong as the original and finished thread form is the same size..

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I have a helicoil set her that I used for the same thing. its a bloody easy job. The kit cost me $70 but I have used it a few times now so its come in handy.

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It's often said that a properly inserted helicoil provides a thread that's stronger than the original.

This mainly applies to it's use in alloy, but it is a remarkable product.

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