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DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Frequently, we have customers that are trying to save money by not purchasing a complete Time-Sert thread repair kit. We understand. Who doesn’t like saving money? However, if someone purchases only part of the specialty tools for a repair and do it incorrectly, they’re really not saving any money. In fact it will now cost more time and money to fix the “come-back”. In the case of a headbolt thread repair, the gaskets will be ruined and the cylinder head …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Brief description of two common Time Sert kits and when they should and when they should not be used. Time Sert 4412 and 4412E are both M14x1.25 spark plug thread repair kits that can do repairs for taper seat and washer type, spark plugs. The inserts are sold separately. Most shops will buy inserts for both that are 3/4 reach which is the most common length so there are prepared for just about any application they encounter. The 4412E (E stands …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Helpful tools when changing roller rocker arms and camshafts on Mopar Dodge Jeep Chrysler Pentastar 3.6 engines without having to remove the entire front of the engine. Sometimes specialty auto tools are not really needed, other times they make life a lot easier. In this case it saves a lot of time having the correct automotive tools on hand. We’ve been selling a lot of Camshaft Phaser Locks and Timing Chain Holders for the 3.6 Dodge/Pentastar …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Recent question from our customer regarding the correct spark plug thread repair kit for his Ford E350 van. Vans are harder to access when working on the spark plug threads or just about anything else in the engine compartment for that matter. However our kits can be used without removing the heads. Just as changing the sparkplugs can be done after working to gain access by removing air duct work and the engine cover etc. I know that makes it sound simple but …

Some Ford cylinder heads have an extra "step shaped" material above the spark plug hole. Since the 55518 counter bore tool is included in the 5553 and 5600 kits; we recommend these two kits for 2001 and up applications. The Calvan 38900 does NOT have a counterbore tool and is not designed to be used with Time Sert's 55518 counter bore tool. Using the Calvan 38900 on heads with this extra step material could result in the insert/spark plug riding higher in the hole. This would mean that th …