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Subject:Re: spark plug blow out
From:Bob Allen
Date:Thu, 30 May 2002 22:57:18 -0400

Don't you just love it when Terry is sweet and patient and gives kind
replies to someone. EXCUSE me while I puke. :>)
xx&oo's
Bob Allen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry K." <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: spark plug blow out

> Snap on has a thread chaser, renewer, that may save the day----
>
> If this doesn't work, a heli coil will be your only savior---
>
> If done carefully, and depending on which plug hole it is-- it could be
> done without yanking the head---
>
> Later,
>
>
> Terry
>
>
>
> E-mail message
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>
> 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.