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DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Information on getting an add-on kit for the Time Sert 5553 kit to allow it to do larger diameter repairs when other repairs have failed leaving the hole too big to fix. With so many temporary, parts store type spark plug repairs out there, it’s no wonder that shops are seeing “mangled” failed repairs that have made the spark plug hole too big for the TIME-SERT 5553 kit to handle. The 5553 kit works great on holes up to .66″. Anything larger than that ne …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Part of our ongoing effort to help make spark plug threads great again. Seriously, we specialize in thread repairs and this is a brief article on do's and don'ts in regard to spark plug thread repair. Spark plug threads in an engine can deteriorate when they’re loose due to vibration, resulting in a sparkplug blowout. Aluminum threads in the cylinder head can also be damaged if cross threaded or “seize” due to dislike metals. Ford 2V engines typical …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Frequently, we have customers that are trying to save money by not purchasing a complete Time-Sert thread repair kit. We understand. Who doesn’t like saving money? However, if someone purchases only part of the specialty tools for a repair and do it incorrectly, they’re really not saving any money. In fact it will now cost more time and money to fix the “come-back”. In the case of a headbolt thread repair, the gaskets will be ruined and the cylinder head …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Brief description of two common Time Sert kits and when they should and when they should not be used. Time Sert 4412 and 4412E are both M14x1.25 spark plug thread repair kits that can do repairs for taper seat and washer type, spark plugs. The inserts are sold separately. Most shops will buy inserts for both that are 3/4 reach which is the most common length so there are prepared for just about any application they encounter. The 4412E (E stands …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Recent question from our customer regarding the correct spark plug thread repair kit for his Ford E350 van. Vans are harder to access when working on the spark plug threads or just about anything else in the engine compartment for that matter. However our kits can be used without removing the heads. Just as changing the sparkplugs can be done after working to gain access by removing air duct work and the engine cover etc. I know that makes it sound simple but …