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stripped spark plug


2005chevimpala
10-22-2010, 04:00 PM
change my plugs and wires on my 3400 impala,the plug in the middle front is stripped a little,it goes tight but still spins around not going completely tight like the other plugs ,the car is running fine but is there a quick fix to make it seat tighter,what about lock tight on the threads,the plug with the wire off is not that loose that you can wiggle it but was wondering if anyone knew of a quick fix instead of having to tap it or can you buy something to go over the plug then screw it back in,thanks

danielsatur
10-22-2010, 08:33 PM
Did you remove the plugs, when the heads were hot?

MagicRat
10-22-2010, 09:35 PM
You are probably looking at a thread repair very soon. It's no big deal at all with the right kit.

Look here:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/repair/4212608

2005chevimpala
11-11-2010, 05:43 PM
You are probably looking at a thread repair very soon. It's no big deal at all with the right kit.

Look here:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/repair/4212608Yes the kit worked fine,took about an hour to do it but so far so good

Scrapper
11-11-2010, 06:19 PM
yes you can put a helia coil in it if you haven't already?

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