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    Local shop to rethread head

    Good morning all,

    I am in need of a good wrench that can re-thread my head. Had the same plug blow out again this morning. I have seen the threads about DITY repairs but this one I am not at all comfortable with as well I don't have the equipment. If you can recommend a shop I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

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    Ouch, sorry to hear. I think just about any Ford dealer can do this. I am more than certain this has happened once or a thousand plus times and they would be ready for it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big House View Post
    Good morning all,

    I am in need of a good wrench that can re-thread my head. Had the same plug blow out again this morning. I have seen the threads about DITY repairs but this one I am not at all comfortable with as well I don't have the equipment. If you can recommend a shop I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
    I'd check the local Mustang forums for referrals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    I'd check the local Mustang forums for referrals.
    Or the F150/F250 Truck forums as it's real common in the 99+ 5.4's. That and the breaking spark plugs.
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    I've done it before with the Timesert kit. Since the heads are aluminum it's pretty easy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul T. Casey View Post
    That and the breaking spark plugs.
    I thought breaking plugs was more of a problem with the 3Vs?
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    Stealerships

    I almost lost my cool today when the stealership told me I would need a new head due to a blown out plug. That or pay them $800 to helicoil it. Bought the kit, and will do it my darn self.

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    Quote Originally Posted by massacre View Post
    I've done it before with the Timesert kit. Since the heads are aluminum it's pretty easy.
    did you remove the cam cover?

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    Black and Chrome RPM 505 wheels staggered 18x8 and 18x9, Custom tune by ELD Performance, JLT cold air intake, FRPP 4:10 gears, PI 3000 Stall Torque converter, PHP intake spacer, Stainless Works Complete Exhaust, Eibach Pro Springs, Steeda underdrive pulleys, Custom Painted Black factory spoiler, 15% Tint front and rear , Kenwood Excelon 6x8 Front and 6x9 rear Speakers, Pioneer 600w 4 channel amp, Zack and Mack Control arms, Addco Front and Rear Sway bars

    Best run: 13.75 @ 99.6 sec on 4 May 07

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big House View Post
    I almost lost my cool today when the stealership told me I would need a new head due to a blown out plug. That or pay them $800 to helicoil it. Bought the kit, and will do it my darn self.

    Good God! That is asinine!

    I thought it happened to me a while back but it was a bad spark plug socket gasket.

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    Timesert is well worth it. After being quoted 800 for the job, I bought the kit..did the job and is good to go. If you have a plug blow out and a few Hours to spend...very straight foreword and easy to do.

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    Best run: 13.75 @ 99.6 sec on 4 May 07

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    How much was the kit?

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    $417 shipped overnight off amazon. Well worth it and should I have to do it again...it costs me nothing but a few hours of my time.

    Welcome to the DARKSIDE...

    2003 Black Mercury Marauder

    Black and Chrome RPM 505 wheels staggered 18x8 and 18x9, Custom tune by ELD Performance, JLT cold air intake, FRPP 4:10 gears, PI 3000 Stall Torque converter, PHP intake spacer, Stainless Works Complete Exhaust, Eibach Pro Springs, Steeda underdrive pulleys, Custom Painted Black factory spoiler, 15% Tint front and rear , Kenwood Excelon 6x8 Front and 6x9 rear Speakers, Pioneer 600w 4 channel amp, Zack and Mack Control arms, Addco Front and Rear Sway bars

    Best run: 13.75 @ 99.6 sec on 4 May 07

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