Has anyone done a helicoil for a stripped head on an 03-04 Cobra? I have been told that the kit (not just the insert) is different for the 4v vs the 2v. If anyone has a 4v kit I would be willing to pay you to let me borrow it so that I can get my car back on the road again. I work on the North Shore so picking it up would not be a problem.
Last edited by Venumous; 04-22-2008 at 11:38 AM.
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D1SC Stage 2, GT350 Intake Manifold, etc
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2003 DSG Cobra (SOLD)
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Blow a plug out of the head?
You can get a helicoil kit at your local autoparts store.
-JOHN
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Yep he did.
Mark
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We put one in the intake on my Uncle Turbo Buick, He got the kit from Advanced Auto
What special tools if any will I need? Yeah I blew a plug out of the head, should've mentioned that in the first place (edited). I was informed today that it will pretty much be impossible to get this done under extended warranty w/o putting the car back to stock and 1. I dont have the parts 2. I'm not taking the headers off.
2016 GT Performance Pack
D1SC Stage 2, GT350 Intake Manifold, etc
2013 Boss 302 (SOLD)
2003 DSG Cobra (SOLD)
Whipple 2.3 ~ 641whp, 586ftlbs
11.85 @ 121mph (Non-Ported Eaton)
10.98 @ 131mph (Whipple 93 Octane)
napa is pretty good for that stuff. i drilled out and helicoiled all of my header bolt holes on one of my 03 cobras, they have kits for all kinds of applications. good luck either way!
Wolfpack Speed, Inc.4290 Campbells Run RdPittsburgh, PA 15205(412) 279-4902
Yep...and Fastenal if you have one locally.Originally Posted by Wolfpack Speed
I can't remember if the drill bit comes with the kit or not...when I did one on a buddy's car it worked out that all the alum came out with the plug so it didn't even need drilled...LOL
I personally like to put some JB weld on the OUTSIDE of the helicoil and let it adhere before installing the plug and running. YOu also have to make sure you get the correct helicoil depth (into the head) with the kit I was using. I believe ones made specifically for spark plugs are more idiot proof on the depth.
Go to a NAPA and tell them what's up...they'll get you what you need.
-JOHN
Carburetors and SAE wrenches.................
Buy Made in the USA - It Matters.
forgot to mention fastenal, i have an account with them and frequent that place quite often
Wolfpack Speed, Inc.4290 Campbells Run RdPittsburgh, PA 15205(412) 279-4902
Use the kit this place makes. http://www.timesert.com/ The part number is 5553 (Ford Triton M14x1.25 spark plug repair kit)
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We have the tool kit at Northland Ford and would be willing to install a timecert at a fair price. But since these are only fixes,they are not gaurenteed..Gaurenteed repair is a cylinder head. But we have never had one come back out yet.Call 724-452-7530 ask for Mike Brown tell him Bob Reddick told you..
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