Date:         Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:50:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Can't remove spark plug - 87 westy
Comments: To: Geo & Kathleen Hahn <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com>
In-Reply-To:  <4536B444.9090003@cybertrails.com>
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And if you do strip the threads and have to use an insert, use the "KD"
style insert (3/4" Reach size) and the appropriate tap.  I think Sears
carries these now that most "old time" parts stores are a thing of the past.

Even better are the slightly beefier inserts and tap(s) form Timesert (I luv
mine - I never leave home to travel without 'em)

http://timesert.com/
--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 10/18/06, Geo & Kathleen Hahn <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com> wrote:
>
> Mike Kozak wrote:
>
> > I can't remove the spark plug located below the intake air unit (plug on
> > passenger side toward front of van).
> > I sprayed WD 40 and let it soak but still can't get it to budge...
>
>
> I've never much cared for WD40 as a penetrant.  My preference is PB
> Blaster, available at most auto chain stores.  It's nervous work using a
> lot of force in this situation so I'd try a purpose designed penetrant
> first.  I also don't much like the idea of warming up the engine but
> others may have opinions on that.
>
> Geo