Best way to repair spark plug threads that were blown out...
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Best way to repair spark plug threads that were blown out...
My friend has a Geo Prizm, the spark plug and its threads shot out of the head today. My question is, what's the best way to repair this?
Can I do it with the head on the car?
I have seen this kit, but it's only for, what i can gather, stripped threads:
http://toolrage.com/prodView.asp?idproduct=1091
For those that have replaced/put in new spark plug threads, let me know what you did, Heli-coil, etc.
PS, it's a 4-cyl FWD so there is great access to that spark plug hole.
Can I do it with the head on the car?
I have seen this kit, but it's only for, what i can gather, stripped threads:
http://toolrage.com/prodView.asp?idproduct=1091
For those that have replaced/put in new spark plug threads, let me know what you did, Heli-coil, etc.
PS, it's a 4-cyl FWD so there is great access to that spark plug hole.
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The solid sleeve time sert is the way to go. Have done it many times they work.It is the only fix for northstar caddy blocks also, they pull the head bolt threads out. Time sert every friggin hole. R&R motor & .5 per hole X 40 =$$$