>My spark plug blew out yesterday, I tried to thread it back in >and it wont
>go. I think I need a helicoil or a new sleeve? Can >the cylinder head be
>removed with the engine in the bus? >anyone ever done this. I need the bus
>fixed for Natural bus so >I'm running out of time.

I am assuming you have a stripped thread and nothing else.  I had a stripped
spark plug thread fixed in my old Beetle by a VW shop for $35.  They put in
a Heli Coil without removing the head and I've head no problems.  I am sure
same can be done in the WBX or Type IV engine.

Chris S.
'85 Westy
"Look Mister, you bought a camel.
Don't expect it to prance like a stallion."

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