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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: 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: 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: You guessed it we are talking about Ford spark plug blowouts once again. A recent customer with a 5.4 Liter in a 2004 Ford Expedition has experienced a SAV-A-THREAD spark plug thread repair fail which he purchased at local Napa Auto Parts store. He called us and wanted a suggestion for the best spark plug thread repair kit for his situation. We have a video covering different size outside diameter repairs. I show Big, Bigger and the Biggest spa …