At 2:27 PM 6/7/96, thorsland@bigvax.alfred.edu wrote:
>Is it possible to install a helicoil in a stripped spark plug hole with
>out removing the engine or tin or anything?

Yes, it is possible.  It's also possible that while doing this you or your
mechanic might inadvertently allow some metal shavings to fall into the
cylinder.  Instant cylinder-wall scoring and loss of compression.  Just
bite the bullet, remove the cylinder head, and do the job the safe way.
It's a lot cheaper than an engine rebuild.  All IMO, of course - others may
tell you different.

-David

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