"Spark plug hole (thread) repair on a 2000 Chevy Metro 1.3L: Possible without removing the Head? How?
Sep 25, 2008 by AnswerD | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
The problem is with the metal fragments going in to the cylinder, from drilling. This is an aluminum engine, so using a magnet to get the fragments out wouldn't work.
Removing the head would greatly increase the expense.
Can it be done
Yes,...go to PEP BOYS, and get a HELICOIL KIT. it is a kit made just for rethreading stript threaded hole such as your s/plug hole. If there is any shavings in the cylinder,...don't worry about it. When the engine starts, the heat from the combustion
john r | Sep 25, 2008
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