Help Blown spark plug 2006 F150 4.6l with Romeo heads. Do I need to use time sert 5553.

 

I have read up on heli coils and they don't seem like a good fix to me. I called ford shop and they want to use a heli coil.Full insert seems the way to go. Any advice THANKS

 

Helicoils have a high failure rate. Timeserts are permanent.


I'm going to move your thread where it will get more hits.

 

Thank you still learning how to use the forum

 

Not a problem, good to have you here.

 

The only 2 inserts that last are Timesert and Lock N Stitch. The Ford dealer SHOULD be using Lock N Stitch, not Helicoil - that's the only "factory approved" repair.

 

That's funny because I called them today hoping that the repair would be cheaper than the tool and the teck told me they would use a heelicoil. I could not believe he said helicoil and I asked him twice. Is the lock n stitch product any cheaper than timesert THANKS Bob

 

Are you prepared to do the work yourself? We have a couple members who have the Timesert kit for rent.

I'm surprised a 2006 had a blowout - those have the improved 8 thread heads. Last person who changed the plugs must not have torqued them enough - we recommend 28 ft/lb. Factory spec is way too low.

 

Yes got ahold of Projectshop89 his is not available till next week.Do you know another member that might rent it. THANKS Bob

 

You can try Galaxy, but he hasn't been too responsive lately.

 

ok thanks glc Ill try that