Cross threaded Spark plug threads
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Cross threaded Spark plug threads
I was replacing the spark plugs in a 1989 accord, something I've done
many times on many different vehicles. It's never been a problem until
this instance. When I used the socket to loosen Plug #1, it eventually
loosened but didnt screw out with ease. The other plugs 2-4 came out
with ease and I installed new plugs in them, however everytime I
attempted to install the new plug in the first plug hole I couldnt get
it to screw in. It just wouldnt catch. I then used a light and have
determined that the threads on this first spark plug hole were cross
threaded last time the plugs were changed (by a mechanic) I also
noticed on the block around this spark plug hole its kinda black and
the other 3 spark holes arent black on the metal outside their hole.
Has anyone ever ran into this situation and if so how did you solve the
problem. Someone I work with suggested I get a 14mm thread chaser and I
tried that and it wont catch either... cant repair any of the threads
if it wont screw in. Any help or comments would be appreciated.
many times on many different vehicles. It's never been a problem until
this instance. When I used the socket to loosen Plug #1, it eventually
loosened but didnt screw out with ease. The other plugs 2-4 came out
with ease and I installed new plugs in them, however everytime I
attempted to install the new plug in the first plug hole I couldnt get
it to screw in. It just wouldnt catch. I then used a light and have
determined that the threads on this first spark plug hole were cross
threaded last time the plugs were changed (by a mechanic) I also
noticed on the block around this spark plug hole its kinda black and
the other 3 spark holes arent black on the metal outside their hole.
Has anyone ever ran into this situation and if so how did you solve the
problem. Someone I work with suggested I get a 14mm thread chaser and I
tried that and it wont catch either... cant repair any of the threads
if it wont screw in. Any help or comments would be appreciated.
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