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Important! Updated Torque Spec for Ford 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 spark plugs
WiseAutoTools.com Summary: Prevent future spark plug blowouts in your Ford Triton engine with one of our spark plug thread repair kits. The Calvan 38900-8 kit is praised for its ease of use and effectiveness, while Helicoil inserts may not provide a permanent fix. The TIME-SERT 5600 kit is ideal for larger repairs and has been used successfully even when a Calvan repair failed. Follow proper installation procedures and the updated torque spec of 20-22 ft pounds to keep your engine
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3rd Apr 2023
Time Sert 11155 Inserts – Same as J-42385-507
WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: See current Time Sert 11155 prices (be sure to click on Buy in bulk and save). Best prices on Time Sert replacement inserts part number 11155 which are the same as Kent Moore J-42385-507 inserts. Kent Moore which is GM’s OE tool manufacturer name has several thread repair kits which are actually manufactured by Time Set. The most common Time Sert kit labeled as Kent Moore is for Northstar engines. The M11x1.5 being the most widely used, although M11x2.0 was later use
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11th Sep 2018
Calvan 38900 Contents
WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: The Calvan 38900 Ford spark plug thread repair kit has the tools needed to repair many 1996 and up SOHC 2-Valve 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 Liter Ford engines. We identify all the components that make up this spark plug thread repair kit. This kit is used as a first time repair or for a second time repair when a different brand insert like Helicoil Save-A-Thread has failed. The thickness of the insert along with the large lip makes sealing up oversized holes possible, espe
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7th Sep 2018