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 Re: stripped spark plug holes
[Re: azimuth]
#345997
11/16/03 10:09 PM
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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well, after about 30 miles or so of driving it, there seems to be no problem. it drives like it usually drives.
i did use high temp RTV compound. that's what the insert package said to use. did i make some kind of mistake in doing so?
stock 1994 Toyota 4x4 XtraCab v6 SR5 pickup
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Re: stripped spark plug holes
[Re: vrooooom]
#345998
11/16/03 11:30 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
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time will tell. if the package specified what you used then <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> there are different brands of repair kits so this is probably just one i haven't seen before. i'm sure your'e fine. drive w/ impunity! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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time wounds all heels.
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Re: stripped spark plug holes
[Re: vrooooom]
#345999
11/17/03 12:41 AM
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Anonymous
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well, after about 30 miles or so of driving it, there seems to be no problem. it drives like it usually drives.
i did use high temp RTV compound. that's what the insert package said to use. did i make some kind of mistake in doing so? If it said to use it, don't worry if you did. On my own Toy 22r, I ran it at least 7 years with a stripped hole, and the plug was...literally...no kidding...(AND it always passed the treadmill California Smog Check),with the plug turned in the hole 1/2 TURN! The plug color was always like the rest and was never fouled more than any of the rest. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: stripped spark plug holes
[Re: mechanic58]
#346000
10/08/04 02:50 PM
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Anonymous
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I'm in the same situation with one of my plugs. Are these "kits" just called spark plug repair kits? And you can get them at most automotive places (Autozone, NAPA)?
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Re: stripped spark plug holes
#346001
10/08/04 10:12 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
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Roll Me Over
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heli-coil is a brand name, but like kleenex or xerox, it has become an everyday term...
yeah, it's a common repair so any good car parts place will have it. if not, tell them what you did and they should have the stuff for it...
leo d. 90 4runner, v6, auto, WCOR CitB kit, marlin duals, arb rear, tt front 4.88, blah, blah, blah... Pres. of TEAM IFS! and GETTING OFF 4WD Club member
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Re: stripped spark plug holes
#346002
10/09/04 06:55 AM
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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 79
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Bringing back an old post? Well, since I was the original thread starter, I should post a follow up.
I have now driven 10,000+ miles since the thread repair. It seems to be holding up.
My truck passed the 200,000 mile mark today!
Last edited by vrooooom; 10/09/04 06:58 AM.
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