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We recently came across an article that stated the more expensive, longer Time Sert kits made for head bolt thread repair are not really needed. They suggested using a less expensive, shorter tooling Time Sert kit and installing threads near the surface, then switching to different head bolts entirely.The article discusses the common issue of stripped threads in aluminum engine blocks when torquing head bolts. It mentioned that manufacturer-specific thread repair kits can be expensive, particula …

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 …