Originally posted by Wien_Sean:
Also I don't know how to rethread and I don't have time. What would a normal shop charge for this? I have to factor in moving the car again and since Ford is getting the rental it might work out cheaper.
Rethreading / Heli-coil or whatever brand inserts:
I've used the Heli-coil tap and lots of grease. A thread turn or two at a time. Pull out the tap, clean and regrease. What that does is grab all the metal bits the tap is cutting and keeps them out of the engine.
Blowing spark plugs out of their holes is also a recurring problem with later model Ford V-8s. Ford redesigned the heads but I've heard mixed opinions.
95 Contour, 2.0L, stick, 178K mi.
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