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Wise Auto Tools: Spark plug thread failure is not exclusive to Ford vehicles, although Ford seems to have the highest number of issues with blown spark plugs or damaged spark plug threads for unknown reasons. However, import manufacturer's like Toyota, Nissan, or others can also experience recurring spark plug thread problems after a repair from a parts store, resulting in enlarged holes.Fortunately, Time-Sert offers a solution for these problems as well. It's important to note that the Tim …

We have a short article called "Harley Davidson Spark Plug Threads - How to Fix" on spark plug thread repair kits used for first time repairs on Harley Davidson and other makes of motorcycles that has received a lot of attention lately. We've also been getting emails and phone calls on how to make a repair after a parts store insert has failed making the hole bigger. For second time repairs on M14x1.25 there's a Big Sert kit available. Big Sert is Time Sert's name for an oversize thread repair k …

We have a few tricks up our sleeves to help deal with broken exhaust manifold studs, broken EZ Outs, drill bits, and re-threading stripped exhaust manifold threads in the cylinder head if needed. Here's about a 5-minute read that could save you a lot of time when dealing with these issues. After reading this article check out an article I wrote on this topic many years ago when I worked for CarMax called Dodge 4.7 Exhaust Noise on Cold Start Up - Dakota Ram Durango.Okay, so if you're readin …

All thread lockers are not created equal. Most of us know that blue thread lockers are a temporary type that are made to hold things that you want to remove later without applying heat. And that red is a permanent type that is used on things that we probably would never want to take apart again. We recently had a customer that said his mechanic was using green because it's stronger than red. But what type of thread locker is really best for a spark plug thread repair insert? How much do you appl …

This article deviates from my typical focus on "Automotive Tool" related topics, but I think it's important to realize the significant implications that electric vehicles (EVs) will have on our industry. While the level of environmental friendliness of EV's or "How Green are they really" can be subject to debate, there is no denying that EVs are leading the path we are heading down. As the world continues to embrace advanced technology, the automotive industry is rapidly evolvin …