Date:         Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:16:20 -0400
Reply-To:     robert shawn feller <carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         robert shawn feller <carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: HELP!! stripped spark plug hole.
Comments: To: "Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)" <chastejm@cvn69.navy.mil>
In-Reply-To:  <3E5078FE01D80443B4B35521CD057E9201C9FEE1@cvn69ucsex1.cvn69.navy.mil>
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you have to install a helicoil thread repair now. easy fix for any machine
shop or good mechanic. you can do it yourself but the trick is not to
contaminate the cylinder. first mistake i learned at about 20 years old is
not need very little torque for plugs...hate to see anyone learn the
hardway!

Shawn

On 6/24/06, Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69) <chastejm@cvn69.navy.mil>
wrote:
>
> Well I was doing a tune up yesterday and when I was putting the new
> spark plug in the drivers side front cylinder it started getting snug
> and then was loose. On a recent trip to TN a couple of months ago this
> spark plug ended up blowing out while driving but I installed a new one
> and it tightened up fine. The new one (W7CC) same as I took out wont get
> tight now. ARRGH!!! I was supposed to go see Chris in PA about some
> parts but now I cant drive my vanagon.
>
> Anyone had this problem? Any help would be great.
>
>
>
> V/R
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>


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shawn feller, ohio
1986 vw vanagon gl westfalia
1993 vw eurovan gl
plus a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to much
maintenance, accept the dog)...

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