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Question about 1997 Pathfinder

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...tap down spark plug hole to clean up threads, what size tap do i use it is a special tap just for spark plug holes, any auto parts store will have one, it is double sided to fit both 5/8" and 13/16" ...

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tap and die and use a larger spark plug. DO NOT ALLOW METAL SHAVING TO FALL INTO CYLINDER WALLS. Start engine with plug out to blow any missed shaving out of cylinder. If this does not work a helicoil

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...tap, to rethread the hole. A spark plug insert to put on your spark plug. What you have to do is tap out the hole, then blow out the hole with air to get all the shavings out of the port. You can use ...

spark plug. there is a speacial tap you can buy that is a magnet to prevent shavings from getting inside the engine. This will buy you some time to start saving some cash. It depends on how bad it is.

Question about 2007 Stratoliner

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...tap the original thread. Then replace the spark plug and all should be well. On a newer motorcycle like this i would remove the head and replace. However, on less valuable engines, i would attempt to ...

spark plug size ??? You can do that but getting the correct heat range plug might be trouble. The better soluition is to use a Heli-Coil thread repair kit, this will restore the threads to the factory

...spark plug is,but take a plug to a tool supply company and ask them for tap the same size as the plug,turn the tap slowly into the plug hole,and it should pick up the thread,don't turn the tap in too ...

...spark unless i tap the earth wire on the coil connector plz help what do i do ive checked for lose wire to cdi and imobliser there aint none what shall i do ive try new and used spark plugs no spark ...

...spark plug, vacuum leak , or worse case valve tap but usually problems are the simple ones when it occurs all of a sudden. Check your spark plugs to make sure not loose and check to make sure any ...

...Spark plug are set to 0.44 inch slightly tap them down to 0.43 inch. They should be fine even at at 0.44 inch which is close enough. R9V9TW Product Application(s): 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport V-Power ...

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