One of my spark plugs just blew. What are my options besides retapping the head?

 

Search for Time Sert and torque the rest down to the correct 28 ft/lbs dry.

 

My spark plug won't come out. It feels like its caught on something down in the hole. Any ideas?

 

otto, what is different between the time sert and a helicoil? not trying to jack the thread op! just looking for some insight. i used a helicoil on mine.

 

helicoil all done just force the other out it will probly take threads with it if you can find the step tap for tthat job its a very easy job ive done many

 

you cant get it out with a spark plug socket? how about a pair of needle nose pliers? if the plug is blown itll come out of the head...if youve got the right head lol

 

Time sert is a more permanent fix. Helicoil is known to blow out again. Ford recommends Lock and Stitch due to the design which is similar to Time sert. Just the design and how they work makes the Time sert a better option to never have to touch it again. It's never similar to what the Blown out sparkplug guys use. Sorry for not having more iron clad data to back it up.

http://www.blownoutsparkplug.com/

 

thanks otto. i was just curious. i drilled and tapped my hole and put a helicoil in. been workig fine so far but if it blows ill be sure to try a timesert, ive been hearing it alot.

 

It's loose in there like it wants to come out. I've tried a magnet and a spark plug socket with the lil rubber boot to grab the plug. It seems like its caught on something. I'm waiting on a buddy to show up with a long pair of needle nose to get down there. Btw, it's the #6 plug.