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Old Mar 4, 2017 | 01:59 PM
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So 90% done with header install, have all my plugs back in except the 3rd back on the passenger side. I can't get it to thread. One of the plugs on that side had some spiraling of the plug when we pulled but can't remember if it was 2 or 3. What do I do now? Help please...
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Anyone?? I know most of the options; reverse thread cutter or heli coil. I don't think Heli coil is an option in a 11:1 compression engine. Does anyone know if a thread cleaner would Make a difference ? I took a 9mm bore brush to it to no avail. I am super hesitant to start cutting threads? I would say it's a sign to buy heads but I just dropped 1k on SE header back dual exhaust and LS6 intake.
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Pull heads and replace with tfs215's?
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That or put an LS7 in it!
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The plug broke off in the head or pieces are still threaded in the hole?
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Get a small mirror and a very bright light and angle the mirror down there to see what the hole looks like. If it is bad, pull the head and fix or upgrade all.
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The plug broke off in the head or pieces are still threaded in the hole?
No it's not broken, I think all of the pieces came out. Unfortunately my brother pulled it like 2 weeks ago and didn't think it was an issue.
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Originally Posted by BlackDuk98
Get a small mirror and a very bright light and angle the mirror down there to see what the hole looks like. If it is bad, pull the head and fix or upgrade all.
Thats a great idea! I never would have thought of that! Thanks!
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I also got a thread cleaner, can't hurt!
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