Water pump bolt size

[jaytc2003]

Anone know the size of the 3 bolts for the waterpump? Ive just changed the timing belt and pump, however the top waterpump bolt wont tighten as the threads are damagaed in the head. I am thinking either re tap to a larger size or get a helicoil

Cheers

[Butt0ns]

Not sure but If you need to, diameter, length and pitch can be measured from existing bolt.

[jaytc2003]

Looms like it is an M8. Have ordered an m8 helicoil kit, hopefully I dont need to take the timing belt off to do it (although I have a feeling I will have to)