Helicoil insert for a stripped spark plug hole: Difference between revisions
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The initial fix was to JB Weld a new plug into the head, in the hope that it would last for the rest of the life of the engine. Didn't work. | The initial fix was to JB Weld a new plug into the head, in the hope that it would last for the rest of the life of the engine. Didn't work. | ||
'''Before we go any further:''' This is not something for the faint of heart. | '''Before we go any further:''' This is not something for the faint of heart. The potential to mess up something really bad is very high. [https://www.ninja250.org/Dailyrider Dailyrider] has this advice for someone attempting this: "This is not a novice job. I've been a motorcycle mechanic for over 50 years and it wasn't an easy job for me. Modifying the tool and inserting the helicoils are both very intricate jobs. Take your time and think a lot about what you're doing." | ||
If you don't have a lot of mechanical experience, you may want to consider the alternatives: | If you don't have a lot of mechanical experience, you may want to consider the alternatives: | ||