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Dorman Cylinder Head - Spark Plug Thread Repair Kit Fail?
WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Help is here for cases where the Dorman Cylinder Head Repair has failed and has made the spark plug hole too big to fix with a parts store kit. We get calls frequently from vehicle owners and auto repair shops that are looking for a spark plug thread repair that works when a Dorman 42025 spark plug thread (cylinder head) DIY repair kit has failed.
Napa calls it the Spark Plug Re-threader Kit and Advance Auto Parts calls it "Help Cylinder Head Repair Kit".
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10th Sep 2018
Nissan and Subaru Head Bolt Thread Repair Kit – Solved
WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Head bolt thread repair kits for repairing head-bolt threads in the cylinder block if done properly can save thousands of dollars compared to replacing engine blocks. Advantages of using Time Sert solid bushing type inserts over a thin coils of wire like Heli Coil uses. Helicoil is the better known brand however, clearly is not the better thread repair system. Both brands have kits for M11x1.25 head bolts which are commonly found in Nissan and Infiniti engine
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8th Sep 2018
TIME-SERT Kit Selection
DennisB WiseAutoTools.com No time to read but would like some questions answered? Give us a call at 800-734-8665 x251. © Summary: Answers from a technician that has experience selling, but most importantly "using" Time Sert kits. Which Time Sert kit is best for your problem? We'll be happy to help with the best Time Sert kit selection or maybe even offer a lower cost alternative that has dependable results.
Questions answered by a Master Tech. When purchased from us at WiseAutoTools.com or
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7th Sep 2018
Ford E350 Spark Plug Blowout – Which Kit is Best?
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
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3rd Nov 2016