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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Time-sert 5553

Ok guys I'm reaching out to you all for help here. A few weeks ago I blew out a spark plug and coil. I am in need of the repair kit called Time-sert #5553.
I did find a company that sells it but they are in back order, And Honestly $400 for a tool I would use once is a bit high for me at this time. Does anyone know of someone that would have this kit for alot less?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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This one's cheaper. CalVan Tools Ford Spark Plug Insert Installer CAL 38900
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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If it were me, I'd just pick up a couple of rebuilt heads and change both of them. That way for about $500-$600 you'd have a valve job and threaded inserts in all of the spark plug holes. Never have to worry about blowing out another plug again. Plus, I'm not a big fan of repairing a spark plug hole with the head still on the engine. It only take a couple of metal chips getting left behind to trash your cylinder. If that happens, it will cost a lot more to repair the engine than those two rebuilt heads do.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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I noticed from the film that the guy had the intake off. I wonder if you can do it with the manifold still on.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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I would replace the heads on it, but honestly with the way things are today the cash flow is getting tight... But the idea is a good one... Thanks guys
 
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