Best way to remove "pushed in" helicoil

[Dodgerdallas]

Heads I got back were all helicoil in the exhaust threads,one of them pushed in w the bolt to the point the bolt only grabs about 3 turns-is there a way to retrieve the thing or is 3 turns enough for 1 header bolt?

[69rtse4spd]

If you want to take it out, get a sharp small scribe & hook the first thread of the helicoil & bend it out enough to grab it with needle nose pliers. Pull carefully straight out & it should unwind. Once out fare enough you can grab with vise gripes, have seen them break so, try not to move them back & fourth & take your time. This how we do it at work, others might have a better idea.

[Dodgerdallas]

Ill try it now,thank you my friend...

[69rtse4spd]

Your welcome,  .

[Dodgerdallas]

It worked,thanks!

[69rtse4spd]

Glad to hear. .