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Toyota Camry 2.4 Head Bolt Hole Thread Repair – Time Sert FAQ’s
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
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19th Jul 2021
Calvan 38900 VS Time Sert 5553 – What’s the difference?
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 DOHC engines. Time
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19th Jul 2021
Which Thread Repair Kit to use when a SAV-A-THREAD Fails?
DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: You guessed it we are talking about Ford spark plug blowouts once again. A recent customer with a 5.4 Liter in a 2004 Ford Expedition has experienced a SAV-A-THREAD spark plug thread repair fail which he purchased at local Napa Auto Parts store. He called us and wanted a suggestion for the best spark plug thread repair kit for his situation. We have a video covering different size outside diameter repairs. I show Big, Bigger and the Biggest spa
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19th Jul 2021
BMW Oil Pan Thread Repair – Aluminum Drain Plug Thread Repair Kit
Summary: Best recommendation for aluminum oil pan thread repair kit. Aluminum oil pans are used on most BMW’s (as well as many other brands) today to reduce the over-all vehicle weight. However, drain plug threads on BMW aluminum pans are weaker than steel threads. The threads are more likely to wear from oil changes over time. When drain plug threads are stretched, stripped or otherwise worn – over-sized drain plugs or piggy-back plugs can be used as a temporary fix. One problem with using
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25th Oct 2018
Time Sert J-42385-300 Northstar Main Bearing Thread Repair
WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: The authority on thread repair! You’ve got questions and we have the answers. More information and fastest shipping from WiseAutoTools.com. Largest stocking Time Sert distributor in Florida with free expedited shipping anywhere in the continental United States. Master tech owned so we can answer your questions properly and quickly. Yes, we’ve actually used Time Sert kits unlike many of our competitors that claim to be the largest.The Time Sert J-42385-300 is the best
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17th Sep 2018