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Old Apr 13th, 2004, 03:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Possible damage to spark plug hole threads, Considering Helicoil, Seeking some advice

Okay, I don't know for a fact if they are trashed or not, but here's what's going on with it..

The #1 spark plug goes in and tightens like the others, but then there's just this 'slip' feel when I'm done tightening. It's happened the last 3 times I've messed with the plugs, so I don't think it couldn't be completely stripped.

I'm not going to touch them until I re-work my head anyways--

I HATE aluminum threads, just cuz they get damaged easily. When I have the head off, what would be the drawbacks to helicoiling all 4 spark holes?

Even without thread damage, I would like to reduce any chance of future mess-ups.. I figure for a few bucks it could save me a huge headache later on.
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