I'm feeling like a complete idiot because I just stripped the spark plug threads in cylinder #4 on my Bus.
I believe a Time-sert is considered the best repair option.
Does anyone have the repair kit to rent or borrow? They are expensive!
http://www.amazon.com/TIME-SERT-1-25-Sp ... rt+14+1.25
Stripped Spark Plug Threads
- vwlover77
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- Location: North Canton, Ohio
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Stripped Spark Plug Threads
Don
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78 Westy
71 Super Beetle Convertible Autostick
"When we let our compassion go, we let go of whatever claim we have to the divine." - Bruce Springsteen
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78 Westy
71 Super Beetle Convertible Autostick
"When we let our compassion go, we let go of whatever claim we have to the divine." - Bruce Springsteen
- Randy in Maine
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Re: Stripped Spark Plug Threads
79 VW Bus
- vwlover77
- IAC Addict!
- Location: North Canton, Ohio
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Re: Stripped Spark Plug Threads
I went with this one from Autozone. $30. I liked it because it has a solid insert with knurls on the top threads that are staked in place with the swage tool provided. But, like a helicoil, the plug seats on the head, not the top of the insert. I was surprised that the instructions specified High-temp RTV for the insert threads instead of Loctite. At any rate, the repair is complete and the Bus runs again!
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/access ... 41511_0_0_
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/access ... 41511_0_0_
Don
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78 Westy
71 Super Beetle Convertible Autostick
"When we let our compassion go, we let go of whatever claim we have to the divine." - Bruce Springsteen
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78 Westy
71 Super Beetle Convertible Autostick
"When we let our compassion go, we let go of whatever claim we have to the divine." - Bruce Springsteen