Where to get a helicoil done for my Lightning!

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Apr 16, 2011 | 05:41 AM

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Where to get a helicoil done for my Lightning!

The infamous Plug spit out last night.
Broke the coil pack right off the 8mm bolt.

Been reading up...No point in buying a new coil for it to break the
coil again!

If anyone can direct and me and give me a general idea on how much its gonna cost..

Thanks!

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Apr 16, 2011 | 05:52 AM

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Why do you need a helicoil?

Apr 16, 2011 | 05:59 AM

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stripped thread...Probably 1 thread left in the head...No point and buying a coilpack for the plug to spit out again and break it!

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Apr 16, 2011 | 06:02 AM

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They also said something about a time sert kit..
lol damn...

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Apr 16, 2011 | 06:44 AM

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Call Cody!

BTW, then pulley it, you have 7 more to go!

Apr 16, 2011 | 10:26 AM

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Timesert!

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Apr 16, 2011 | 05:35 PM

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For some odd reason some of the Windsor 2V heads have problems with the full length spark plugs like the NGK. Some of the heads will allow the plug to go into the chamber just a bit too much and this allows the threads to become visible to combustion. The threads become a hot zone and start melting away the aluminum of the head. It appears to be randomly head specific as well as the engine. The only way to fix this is to install a Time-Sert steel bushing in the head which makes the head better than new.

I Would check out www.modularheadshop.com they are good guys and good at what they do!

Hope this helps

-Anthony-

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