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thatguitarguy · 02-28-2010, 11:49 AM

You don't have to closely examine the threads - just try to screw in a spark plug and see if it tightens.

The helicoil is a good quick fix. Be careful in the future to tighten, but not over tighten anything, especially when screwing into aluminum.

02-28-2010, 11:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
thatguitarguy Master EcoModder Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leadville, CO Posts: 509 Maroon Ballon - '98 Chrysler Town & Country LXI 90 day: 26.42 mpg (US) MaEsTRO - '95 Geo Metro 5spd hatch, 3 cyl Thanks: 47 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	You don't have to closely examine the threads - just try to screw in a spark plug and see if it tightens. The helicoil is a good quick fix. Be careful in the future to tighten, but not over tighten anything, especially when screwing into aluminum.