Blew a spark plug, (Not what you think) |
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Blew a spark plug, (Not what you think) |
Mike Wofford |
May 19 2004, 05:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 29-April 03 From: Olympia, Wa. Member No.: 629 |
Took the car out yesterday, had a nice spirted cruise. On the way home got off the freeway on my favorite cloverleaf off-ramp, downshifted into 3rd was about 1/2 way around when I heard a loud pop from the engine compartment, sounded like I blew a exhaust gasket but louder. Pulled over to take a look, laying on top of engine tin was my number 1 spark plug (still connected to the wire). Let it cool off and went to insert back into #1 hole. No luck the threads are striped (checked the plug and the threads are fine)
Can I heli-coil new thread insert. Help!!!!! |
Jake Raby |
May 19 2004, 10:23 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I'll almost bet you have a cracked head... The crack starts near the plug hole and protrudes into it.. causing the threads to weaken.
See it all the time.. |
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