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Mouse over the images above for a more detailed view of the kit components. Need more information on TIME-SERT thread repair kits? Visit our auto repair blog section on thread repair kits for tips, advice and all your thread repair questions answered. Just comment and we will be quick to respond.
See the TIME-SERT products pdf for more information on thread repair kits and inserts. Some are listed for certain applications on cars, trucks and motorcycles. The pdf is a partial application list so feel free to email or call if we can assist with your particular need. We also accept inquiries regarding our daily TIME-SERT specials. Remember TIME-SERT is recommended by leading car manufacturers like the General Motors Corporation. In fact TIME-SERT is GM's only authorized repair for head bolt threads.
*Please note that the progress of the depth that the reamer has reached should be closely monitored. In the video at around 7:08, we mention that the tool will not go but so far because of the collar; While this is true in most cases, we advise to be careful and stop once the counter-bore (the widest portion) of the reamer has been reached. Forcing tool to continue cutting may possibly cause irreversible damage to head. Questions please call us at 800-734-8665 x251.
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Posted by Bill P on 23rd Jan 2017
This tool worked flawlessly!
Well thought-out design.
Instructions were easy to understand, no guesswork.
Saved a low income single mom from having to deal with an expensive repair.
Posted by WC Weaver on 19th Jan 2017
Pricey kit but works as advertised. My Lincoln was fixed once and it didn't hold. I watched the videos and took my time and it took about an hour. The next one I do will probably be done in 20 minutes.
Posted by Chris B. on 20th May 2016
We had a 2004 Toyota Sequoia come in with a helicoil insert in the spark plug hole that had burned through the side of the insert and the threads of the spark plug. We were worried that we might have to pull the head off to get it fixed. After doing a little studying and speaking to Wise Auto Tools we decided to give it a try. It worked great and now we have the confidence that we can fix most any spark plug insert problem especially the extra big holes. We do own a different brand to fix the smaller holes on the Triton engines which we also bought from Wise Tools. The product is great and the technical advise and service far exceed any type of internet based company. We will continue to look to Wise Tools and Denlors Tools for our specialty tool purchases. They are even very competetive in their pricing. Thanks again.
Posted by Ted T on 6th Feb 2016
First looked at the Time Sert 5553 but realized my spark plug hole was going to be a little too big. Used painters tape on a 3/8" extension, slowly building it up until the size of the hole was reached. Measured it with a digital caliper at .67". The 5600 works on holes up to almost 3/4" so it was a no brainer. Great kit. Was done with the repair in about an hour! Would have given this kit a 5 star but you can't use it to install "just" the smaller of the two inserts without the 5678 add on kit. Also should come with the 389-4000 valve closed checker. Would like to be able to install the smaller one by itself if I ever have another spark plug blow out.
Posted by Melvin S on 21st Jan 2016
Used a parts store sav-a-thread kit and that blew out. Took it to a shop and they fixed it. Not sure what they used but that blew out. Researched on the interweb and found the 5600 last time kit. Easy to use and great quality repair. Wished I would've found timesert before settling for the parts store crap!
Posted by Jimmy H on 19th Oct 2015
My shop had an 02 Ford E-150 Van with a blown out plug on cyl. #5. Put a repair kit made by Napa and it came out also. I did my homework about this issue and found this kit and ordered it. When we got it into the shop I had my Shop's Top Tech look it over then we installed the inserts from Time-Sert 5600 thread repair kit and my customer is a Happy Camper. And so is my shop Husk & Son Complete Car Care Evansville, IN 47714.
Posted by George D on 13th Oct 2015
Bought this like others to fix a spark plug hole that was repaired before by some other kit. This kit #5600 worked great. You can really sense the quality of the tools when you're using it. Thanks!
Posted by Todd W on 12th Oct 2015
A shop repaired one spark plug hole for me and charged $700. They said removal of the intake was necessary. It blew out after 2 months. I found The Time Sert 5600 online. It worked great. It was for the #5 cylinder. Great laminated instructions. This was on a 2008 E350 van. I also have 2004 E250 van and it blew #3 out a week after purchasing the 5600. Again, it worked great but sure is a bear working on vans I would highly recommend this kit to anyone, the quality of the kit is great. Thanks again, also customer service is A+
Posted by Steve D on 1st Oct 2015
Excellent product, step by step instructions. Repaired what everyone said that I needed a new head.
Posted by John M. on 26th Sep 2015
I purchased the 5600 hoping I would be able to salvage a blown Ford Triton V-10 spark plug hole that I had previously repaired with a Napa Sav-A-Thread. Wish now that I had never seen the cheapo Napa insert! Take the time to repair this Ford created problem right the first time with Time Sert inserts. With the quality Time Sert tools, you can easily do this repair without removing the head, and solve this Ford created problem permanently. Easy to work with, high quality tools, a little pricey, but not nearly as much time and money as replacing the heads... and I should know... When Napa insert let loose, it allowed compression to blow through between the insert threads and the head, eroding the head in one spot so badly that, unfortunately, even the Triple Oversized insert couldn't repair it. Now I have no choice but to replace the head. That is not the norm though, typically. Mine was that rare exception that just went too far south... in fact, Dennis @ Wise Tools said he had never yet seen one that it couldn't repair. But if I had put in a Time Sert right from the start, it never would have failed again. Inspection camera I bought to help do the repair revealed the excessive damage after I had already purchased the 5600 kit. Highly recommend having one of those too, even just to make sure you get all the debris out of the cylinder.
The Time Sert inserts bottom inside threads get cold rolled AFTER it is set in place full depth in the hole, which expands the bottom end of the insert out tightly against the head, sealing the two together so it can't leak compression and it can't break loose. By far the BEST thread repair available. The 389-4000 Valve Closed Detector is a great tool too... saves you having to take the valve cover off to see if the valves are fully closed.
Wise Tools provided fantastic customer support, and I very highly recommend both them and the Time Sert inserts. Quality all the way around, and the videos that Dennis has put up are great too! 10 of 10 stars on all counts!
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