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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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spark plug hole stripped out?

1994 camaro 5.7 v8.. spark plug blew out while driving, hole is stripped out on the motor, i know theres a way to retread, but is there a temporary fix like a bigger spark plug ? that would work..
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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no ur gonna have to heli-coil
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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have u ever heard of a plug blowing out like that ? what causes it ? plugs have been in car for a year.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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not sure what causes it, but we have a crown vic at work that does it quite regularly.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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i had a cavalier z24 that did it. left me stranded 100 miles from home. most common problem is under tightening of the plug. most people are afraid of going too tight in aluminium heads. i know i was.
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