ive snapped a spark plug,ive drilled it out but do you know where i can purchase spark plug thread inserts,or is there a nother way.
2006-12-17 08:51:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check with the local QUALITY parts store. The discount boys may have it too, but the others (e.g. NAPA, Carquest etc.) cater to the professional shops and there may be a better chance of finding what you need there.
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Chances are that the plug seized due to the last person who tuned it up didn't apply any anti-seize to the plug.
The plug is steel, and the threads are FORMED, not cut, therefore the threads do not actually conform to the profile of those that are CUT in the head with a tap.
In addition, chances are that the head is aluminum rather than steel. This causes the plug and the head to expand and contract at different rates.
The anti-seize is a very good remedy for this issue, and will save your having to do this job again.
Good Luck and Merry Christmas
2006-12-17 09:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have left that pug alone... or sprayed a little liquid wrench in there before going to work. i like to blow all the crap out first with an air compressor. then let it sit in liquid wrench and rags overnight to loosen the rust and get a good start on saturday. just a little trick my dad showed me.
2006-12-17 18:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by assmouth p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES they do make Heli-Coil kits for this.
Check with auto parts, or tool distributors.
2006-12-17 16:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any local part stores
2006-12-17 17:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by LEXUSRY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋