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If you somehow strip the threads in a spark plug hole like I did, don't panic.
Find an M10x1 thread chaser, coat it with grease to limit any shavings dropping into the cylinder, and see if you can repair the threads. Be careful not to run it in too far, if it falls into the cylinder you might say bad words. Also, make sure to clean the threads afterward with a rag soaked in Brake Kleen or something to get the grease out as much as possible.
I got lucky, and was able to torque the new plug to 110 in lbs with no issues.
It did that taking it out? Was it the right rear plug? When I changed mine and was putting new ones in the right rear seemed like the threads were not as clean as the other 3. Went in and torqued but had more resistance.
Well that sucks ***...that's something ya never want to see. Glad you got it straightened out though.
I use Never Seize on plugs (and everything aluminum getting a bolt or screw) and cringe at the thought of Loctite blue and never use red in aluminum, but that's just me.
Well that sucks ***...that's something ya never want to see. Glad you got it straightened out though.
I use Never Seize on plugs (and everything aluminum getting a bolt or screw) and cringe at the thought of Loctite blue and never use red in aluminum, but that's just me.
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Stripped Spark Plug Hole
