Re: [Chevelle-list] Off List - Stripped Spark Plug

2007-04-03 Thread D.R. Jones
Fairly common problem for the Ford's. No other way to fix same, Ford recommends removing the head as the proper fix. You can buy the fix kit and do it your self without removing the head with the helicoil much cheaper then the $800, but it may not hold. Some Ford service managers will only repla

[Chevelle-list] Off List - Stripped Spark Plug

2007-04-03 Thread Dennis.McGillis
My son's 2002 Expedition just spit out a spark plug which stripped the threads. There seems to be no room to get drilling or tapping tools at it while in the car. A San Diego dealer wants to remove the aluminum head and either replace it for $3500 or install a helicoil for $800. Does anyone k