Blog

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: We cover three of the best oversize Ford spark plug thread repair kits available today. See the YouTube video below at the bottom of the article which is basically the same information covered in this auto repair blog. We have customers calling everyday asking for thread repair kits to repair a spark plug hole that was previously fixed, but the repair failed. Although we sell kits for other makes, Ford seems to be the one with the most spark plugs blowin …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Ford spark plug thread repair question about an oversized thread repair insert failing and now the spark plug hole that needs to be repaired is even larger. Faced with the grim possibility of replacing the cylinder head on a Ford 6.8 liter engine Adam decides to ask for advice.  1/24025 Update - Since this article was written we now offer a less expensive alternative to the Time Sert 5600 kit, see the 389XL for the largest Ford Spark Plug Thread Rep …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: In this article we cover a common question that we receive on the phone and in email inquiries. What’s the difference between the Calvan 38900 and the Time Sert 5553? The Short Answer – Calvan and Time Sert are completely different brands. The Calvan spark plug thread repair kit has a more limited application coverage. The Calvan 38900 primarily works on Ford 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 SOHC engines 96-2003, on some models up to 2017 excluding 3V and DO …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Below are the basic instructions for using our B900-0199 Broken Glow Plug Removal Kit. This has saved our customers a lot of time and money because the job can be done over the fender without removing the cylinder head. It’s made to be used mainly on the Dodge Sprinter, but some of our customers have also used this kit on the Chevy Duramax. Read on for the instructions or go directly to our product listing for the B900-0199.Suitable for glow plugs w …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Select the following for current pricing Time Sert 2200 kit. The Toyota Camry with the 2.4 four cylinder engine has a common problem of blown head gaskets due to the aluminum threads in the block failing for the head bolts. The middle three in the back of the head are usually the weak point. However, we recommend replacing all ten sets of threads so that it will be less likely to have a repeat problem. No one wants to have to remove the cylinder head a s …