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Few things can be as frustrating as a failed thread repair. Whether it's a spark plug hole or head bolt threads in a cylinder head, a botched fix can lead to larger issues immediately or down the road. At WiseAutoTools.com, we've noticed a concerning trend in recently: an increase in failed repairs due to China knock-off or copycat thread repair kits flooding the market.As a trusted provider of automotive tools and solutions since 2005, we've seen firsthand the consequences of using subpar threa …

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 …