2003 Maruader blew out a plug

[bluesboyst]

Hi,
My 2003 blew out a plug and the threads are stripped in the cylinder. I was talking to Ford mechanic and he said the heli-coil will not work correctly. Has anyone been through this? I hear that time-sert is a better solution. Has anyone done this?

I was taking to one mechanic who works on these 4.6 engines and also works on Ford GT's? He said best solution is take the head off.... :confused::depress::depress:

Steve

[RubberCtyRauder]

Time -sert is Ford's approved repair.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

Time sert is the correct fix. If the repair person doesn’t have the extension, they will need to remove your valve cover adding many extra $$ to the repair


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[bluesboyst]

Thanks for the info. I called a FORD dealer and they said if the threads are not bad they can do the time sert...If not the head has to come off. I would never take it to a Ford Dealer.