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 Post subject: Cross Threaded Spark Plugs
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:08 pm 
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after trying to replace my spark plugs undoin them was very hard i couldnt get cyl 1 so i tryed 2 got it but relized it was threaded so put it back in and left the rest

does anyone know how much it will cost to get it hellicoiled and plugs replaced (with bringing my own new plugs)
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 Post subject: Re: Cross Threaded Spark Plugs
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:39 am 
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Hi,

Did you cross thread them ? If not how do you know ? Ring someone for a quote, but if they were not tightened properly last time the exhaust gas getting out may have seized them. This would change your options. ( still could end up with a Helicoil though )

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 Post subject: Re: Cross Threaded Spark Plugs
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:55 pm 
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i. hadnt cross threaded them and i know number 2 is caused i cant do it up

$60 a cylinder

unsure if that includes spark plugs though
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