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Ford Spark Plug Thread Repair Tool Kits
DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Ford’s are by far the vehicle that has the worst track record when blowing spark plugs out due to failed aluminum threads. This repair article is written by a Master Tech that has been helping auto repair shops and vehicle owners repair spark plug threads in Fords for many years. The article reveals which spark plug thread repair kits are worthwhile and which ones are just a waste of money that ultimately make the hole bigger and uglier! Brands covered are Fu
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20th Jul 2021
Ford’s Last Chance Triple Over Size Spark Plug Thread Repair
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.
Question: I have a 6.8 Ford that blew a spark plug out, it already had a Time-Sert insert that was installed with a 5553 spark plug thread repair kit. I was wondering wha
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20th Jul 2021
Time-Sert or Heli-coil?
DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Time-Sert or Heli-coil? We answer this question a lot. In fact many of our customers call asking for a Helicoil kit. Helicoil is a brand name that’s synonymous with thread repair. Just like Kleenex is the best known brand name for facial tissues, Heli Coil is the most common brand name for thread repair kits. But being the most commonly known name doesn’t necessarily make it the best fix. Read on to learn more about choosing the right thread repair kit.Parts
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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