Blown Out Spark Plug Thread Repair

How to repair spark plug threads after a spark plug blowout. On any aluminum head engine like Ford 2 valve V8, 4-cylinder and small engines
Helicoil Thread Repair kit #5334-14
Helicoil long thread insert #R5326-14L

[@aliveandkicking17]

Just watched this and I have a 2000 f250 with the 5.4 with 2 valves and so far it’s working great. Thanks for your video

[@lowsiento9567]

Did you use the same spark plug for the threads to sit in ?

[@aliveandkicking17]

@@lowsiento9567 I tapped out the hole and yes the same plugs for what the factory calls for. She still running good. I was nervous as heck tapping it out but took my time

[@Krod5484]

All Triton motor owners are here 👀

[@gerardotorres9963]

I can’t believe how are you doing this job I believe this is not your car is for somebody else you are definitely a rookie hammer mechanic

[@filmmakingandstuff4993]

What did he do wrong?

[@fredWaxBeans11111]

LOL! At Minute 3:16 I thought my phone was warning of a low battery. Had to play the video again to make sure.😆

[@erwinpadgett1050]

You forgot to allow the High Temp Sealer to adhere to the the head. Way to quick, plus no cleaning out of the shivers in the cylinder before inserting the Helicoil.

[@jaypeazie7750]

Yeah. You got to vacuum the metal shavings and you got to let the threadlocker set.

[@jameslaiola4976]

Great video Sir. Thank you. I remember that sound.

[@BubbaDog001]

The insert prevents the spark plug from protruding into the cylinder as far as it normally would. By upwards of 1/4” or more. Is this an issue?

[@Thatboystix]

This just happened to a go cart that I’m fixing up for my son. It’s a 140 cc motor and the plug just blew out. Do you think the same size that you used in this video will work for the go cart

[@teriteri6160]

Thank you for the video. Why did you not include starting up the vehicle afterwards?

[@jb8478]

The high temp sealer used on the insert threads has to sit up to 24 hours. Based on another reply to a comment, he doesn't wait at all so I am not sure why he didn't show it. It is important to let the sealer sit before starting though.

[@tom5607]

Thanks! All I wanted to know.

[@michaelcastaneda4135]

My ford mustang just popped my spark plug while I was driving in javelin to go get this kit

[@ryanmiller2639]

Great video, thanks!

[@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911]

Good video. Should have started it up. 😊

[@easystepstohelp9260]

I’m trying to get this done on a 2003 explorer but I would never use any Electric/Air tools on a spark plug that seems catastrophic

[@101-reaganb2]

Is cylinder 2 the most common one to spit out?

[@Dayporter-j3m]

What size kit do I use for a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300

[@brianwilson8119]

Ive noticed the M14 - 1.25 in a few videos. Is this a standard size for autos?...I have a 2007 civic with a 1.8L 4 cyl I need to do this to.

[@brandondowell2479]

Yes

[@enricoderojassarson5596]

You did not clean the grease off the newly tapped hole, so the lok-tite will not hold. Watch Ron Williams Cla Van insert video for correct way to do this

[@TheSaxophonecat]

Hey Enrico de aRojas Would you please give a link to the video you talk about

[@colbybarrett5041]

Okay so my plug blow out. It has the exact same helix coil/ thread adapter whatever. But the threds on the plug are completely fine but will not tighten down. Ik the threads have to be messed up but what i dont understand is that the tnreads on the coil are completely normal. Any help here?

[@asiasurgeont7842]

Nices bro not a long video " good job

[@randylahey5005]

Thank you 👍🙏

[@lrg3626]

So your not going to see if its too low and that it won't hit the piston.

[@tdxxrayz6502]

Yea gotta be top dead center I was looking for this comment

[@lrg3626]

@@tdxxrayz6502 worst kit ever there is a different company that has a better thread insert

[@MrAlone72]

2:37 what is the name of that extension you used . I can’t find it…

[@MrAlone72]

Which Tool do I need exactly for Same stuff but for my Audi A4 b5 82D… 1.8 .

[@LelandFikes]

Dealer only for Audi. Its $832 plus tax

[@fernandolopezjr.8887]

What are the chances of the insert not staying when going to remove the spark plug? I just want to make sure I get it right.

[@doublek441]

Sometimes the insert will try to come out with a spark plug. if that happens he can leave the plug and insert in for a few hours and let the silicone dry.

[@toddaube7099]

Or you can use the tool you used to bore the hole out to put the coil in then screw the spark plug in

[@jonnyvargas9394]

Is still holding

[@Waynerebelrider]

Fix or repair daily😁👍📽

[@doublek441]

Thanks

[@Z-Ack]

You put motocraft gray up on it.. if i used lock tite it will still hold right?

[@doublek441]

Yes

[@carltonzakhele6618]

@@doublek441 Someone once mentioned that they remove loctite fitted bolts by heating them up. Wouldn't cylinder heat keep melting loctite? I have a spark plug that is always coming out with the insert and I dont know what to put... Is the high heat RTV superior for the job than loctite?

[@daisykaren6584]

Why is it number two allies. Number 2 sucks. Center back.

[@Crash2290]

For anyone that sees this comment... plz for the love of whatever god u beleive in... blow out the cylinder.. or vacuum it out.. something.. you dont want metal shavings of any size inside there.. i cant beleive he didnt do that.. or didnt show it at least.. and y cant you use the tapered spark plug if you use the tapered tool.. to widen it out.. wouldnt it serve the same purpose? May be just a little harder to get the plug back out i guess..