Dave,

Some more information: The bus is an 82 westy and it is the #2 plug. It looks like the tin is in the way. the sparkplug hole is about 8 inches down in there. Can I get the tin off without lowering the engine? It doesn't look like I can even attempt it with the tin on.

Sharon
>
> From: "Dave Baker" <DBAKER5@kc.rr.com>
> Date: 2002/05/30 Thu AM 11:47:03 CDT
> To: <toby.gun@VERIZON.NET>,
>       <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re:      spark plug blow out
>
> I'm in the process right now of proving that the head can be removed without
> dropping the engine.  I think it is possible.  You just have to take off
> enough stuff to get to it.
>
> Dave in KC
> 85 Westy
> http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id35.htm
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sharon Simpson <toby.gun@VERIZON.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 10:58 AM
> Subject: spark plug blow out
>
>
> > 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.
>
>