Date:         Fri, 31 May 2002 05:04:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: spark plug blow out
Comments: To: toby.gun@VERIZON.NET
In-Reply-To:  <20020530155802.HMQW3135.out001.verizon.net@out001>
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This can be fixed with the engine still in the car.
Can't be done on type 1s because there is no room, but
plenty with a Vanagon.  You will need a heli-coil or
keen-sert or whatever other flavor of saver you want
to use.

Make sure the piston is down.
Drill the hole.
Tap it.
Use a blow with an extension tip - extend it into the
chamber and blow out all of the chips.  (VERY
CRITICAL)
Install heli-coil, keen-sert, whatever you use.
Install new plug.

Z

--- Sharon Simpson <toby.gun@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
> My spark plug blew out yesterday, I tried to thread
> it back in and it wont go. I think I need a helicoil
> or a new sleeve? Can the cylinder head be removed
> with the engine in the bus? anyone ever done this. I
> need the bus fixed for Natural bus so I'm running
> out of time.


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