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DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: In this article we cover a common question that we receive on the phone and in email inquiries. What’s the difference between the Calvan 38900 and the Time Sert 5553? The Short Answer – Calvan and Time Sert are completely different brands. The Calvan spark plug thread repair kit has a more limited application coverage. The Calvan 38900 primarily works on Ford 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 SOHC engines 96-2003, on some models up to 2017 excluding 3V and DOHC engines. Time …

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 …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: This auto repair article is on commonly asked questions about spark plug thread repair on Ford, Dodge, Mazda, motorcycles and really just about any application. We talk about competitive brands as well. We’ve sold millions of dollars worth of kits that have saved our customers hundreds of millions of dollars by fixing their stripped or otherwise damaged spark plug threads rather than scrapping expensive engine parts. Replacing a head could be a couple of …