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WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Information on the Mountain 9200 kit and measurements of the MTN-9201 replacement spark plug thread insert. Yes, we sell the MTN-9201. It’s a replacement spark plug insert that’s installed with the Mountain 9200 spark plug thread repair kit typically used on Ford 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 liter engines with 2 valves per cylinder SOHC. The Mountain 9201 replacement spark plug insert is a stainless alloy steel insert that lasts the lifetime of an engine when repairing …

WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Aluminum thread repair problems addressed, see our video on the Volvo drain plug thread repair issue. If dealing with a stripped aluminum oil pan on your Volvo and the drain plug will no longer tighten up, you’ve come to the right place. Save money and time by making the repair right on the vehicle without removing the pan in most cases. All that’s needed is a little room to work directly in front of the oil drain hole. The M18x1.5 Volvo aluminum oil pan thre …

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 …

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 …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: We’ve been selling spark plug thread repair kits for many years to vehicle owners and repair shops for Ford spark plug blowout repair. We answer frequently asked questions and go over concerns regarding common misconceptions. Although other vehicles can have a sparkplug blowout or ejection problem, this article is primarily on 1996 to 2012 Ford 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 engines. The most common kits we sell are the Calvan 38900, the TIME-SERT 5553 and the l …