2007-03-04 13:44:24 · 11 answers · asked by ripfreak 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
hmmm well if it took out the threads then you will need to have the threads repaired and that costs $50 for the repair kit (helicoil is the brand name) and then someone to do it for you if you feel you cannot do it your self. It is an easy fix for a professional or if it cannot be fixed in that fashion the head can be removed and machined. No shop should charge you more than $200 for the helicoil repair and $500 for the head removal and repair since they will need more parts and time to do it.
2007-03-04 13:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by mister_e79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to replace the spark plug. Your gas mileage running on 3 cylinders would be very bad. I know one person this happened to on a Honda and he couldn't get a new spark plug to stay because the threads were damaged. His car was pretty old and not worth much so instead of doing it right (removing the head and having a helicoil installed to fix the threads) he cleaned the spark plug hole and the threads of the new plug with brake cleaner to remove all oil, then used some JB Weld on the threads, replaced the plug and let it sit for a day before starting the engine. It's so totally wrong for so many reasons, but it worked for him.
2007-03-04 13:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull the plug cord and carry it close to any metallic area of the engine. you need to work out a magnificent, fat, blue spark. in case you do not, the cord or the distributor cap is undesirable. in case you do, pull the plug and examine its problem. it will be a mild tan colour if this is firing proper. replace the plugs if this is worn or fouled. If replacing the plugs doesn't restoration the priority, run a compression try or a cylinder leak-down try. maximum likely you've a burned or otherwise damaged valve.
2016-11-27 21:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by schaner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember seeing a special type of tap before, that is made for just this type of application. The tap actually compresses, and it goes past the threads. Then, it expands and it cuts new threads as you back it out. This would keep shavings from getting dropped in the cylinder. It's called the "Back-Tap".
http://www.europeancarweb.com/auto_tools/0402ec_tool/
Otherwise, you can use a normal tap, and put a fair deal of grease on the threads. The grease should catch a lot of the shavings. Or course, you still have to deal with the possibility of having shavings dropped in the cylinder.
2007-03-04 14:33:00 · answer #4 · answered by timbabeu2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get at the plug area you can try tapping the threads with a tap or if its too far gone you can drill it out and install a helicoil which is just a tread repair kit.However if you do it while the head is still on make sure you suck out the particles and leave the plug out when you turn it over to blow out the particles.Otherwise your choice is to remove the head to repair it.
2007-03-04 14:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by sasyone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this happen when I striped the block when changing a plug on my motorcycle. They can pull gthe head and heliarc for aluminum heads (or weld) a sleeve inside the hole and thread it. It will be just like new. OR you can try to find a larger sized plug and force it in there.
2007-03-04 14:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a helicoil insert installed and the standard type spark plug for your engine can be reinstalled.
2007-03-04 13:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it riped the threads out of the head you must helicoil it so you can screw a plug back in
2007-03-04 13:54:41 · answer #8 · answered by Sidetracked0260 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recycle it at the junk yard.Get it tapped out and replaced might cost some bucks.
2007-03-04 13:47:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ouch. yeah your going to need a new head or have it taped out.
2007-03-04 13:49:45 · answer #10 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋