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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 …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: We cover three of the best oversize Ford spark plug thread repair kits available today. See the YouTube video below at the bottom of the article which is basically the same information covered in this auto repair blog. We have customers calling everyday asking for thread repair kits to repair a spark plug hole that was previously fixed, but the repair failed. Although we sell kits for other makes, Ford seems to be the one with the most spark plugs blowing …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Below are the basic instructions for using our B900-0199 Broken Glow Plug Removal Kit. This has saved our customers a lot of time and money because the job can be done over the fender without removing the cylinder head. It’s made to be used mainly on the Dodge Sprinter, but some of our customers have also used this kit on the Chevy Duramax. Read on for the instructions or go directly to our product listing for the B900-0199.Suitable for glow plugs w …

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 …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: If removing a broken glow plug in a diesel engine, there’s a glowplug extraction tool which can be used over the fender without needing to remove the cylinder head. The kit can be found at wiseautotools.com and it’s kit number is B900-0199. The “how to” video showing exactly how the specialty tool kit is used is on our product listing. Delivery time is usually 2-3 days anywhere within the USA with faster shipping available.The glow plug extraction set ca …