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 Posted: 02-01-2007 12:19 pm
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Judson Manning



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 I wouldn't even consider the Helicoil at this point.  What you have is a minor leak, and in the grand scheme of things, it's not that big a deal.  Fixing it IS a big deal!

The problem with the helicoil solution is that you have to pull the head off to do it.  That invokes the famous "while you are at it" clause of automtive repair.  I would wait to repair that thread when you are preparred to do a complete upper end rebuild.  Until then it shouldn't cause you too much grief.  Try installing a new plug with some anti-sieze compound on the threads, but be careful to not over-tighten when installing.