HELP QUICK!!!!! I stripped the head trying to change my plugs.....

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11-13-2002, 09:57 PM

Nikolai

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HELP QUICK!!!!! I stripped the head trying to change my plugs.....

I know, I know.......must be the dumbest thing I've ever done. After hearing all the horror stories of this happening to people, I've been SOO careful when changing spark plugs. I honestly don't see how this happened the way it did, but now I need to deal with it.

Is there a way to have someone Helicoil the head without having to take it off the engine? I know having the head off is major bucks, and I really don't have the cash right now between tuition and everything else. Thanks for understanding guys..........This wouldn't be such a big deal if I didn't have two tests before I'm supposed to leave for a road trip on Friday.... arg!

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11-13-2002, 09:58 PM

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Re: HELP QUICK!!!!! I stripped the head trying to change my plugs..... (Nikolai)

Hopefully I can get this fixed tomorrow morning.......

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11-13-2002, 10:13 PM

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Re: HELP QUICK!!!!! I stripped the head trying to change my plugs..... (Nikolai)

call tyrone in round rock .. 238-9923 .. he's pretty good with helicoling stuff ..

tell him bruce told u to call ..

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11-13-2002, 10:53 PM

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Re: HELP QUICK!!!!! I stripped the head trying to change my plugs..... (cokex)

helicoiling would prolly be your easiest route...i had some accel wires on mine, and the bushing broke off down on the plug...needless to say i will never buy those again!