Spark plug shooting out Options

[Stu37363]

Could a bad/slipping timing belt cause a spark plug to shoot out?

[playr158]

tighten down your spark plugs next time!

(answer is no) (secondary answer is you didn't tighten your spark plugs)

[Stu37363]

tighten down your spark plugs next time!

(answer is no) (secondary answer is you didn't tighten your spark plugs)

i tighten them to hand tight, i was told tighter could crack the housing or strip the threads, maybe hand tight and a quarter turn?

[playr158]

1/2" socket driver and nice and snug

[x_itchy_b_x]

yeah go like a quarter turn after its snug.
hope your head isnt ruined that would suck.
my buddy shot a plug into his hood on his neon.
we managed to get a new one in there but lets just say thats the last plug that cylinder will ever see.

[Stu37363]

i got it back in, its snug now, if it comes out again i guess i have a bigger problem

[presure2]

IIRC the BGB calls for 13ftlbs. on the spark plugs.
the next time you install fresh plugs, once you tighten them hand tight, turn it the next 1/2 or so turn nice and slowly, you should be able to feel the washer "seat" against the head, once it does, your good.

[Stu37363]

Ok, plug came out again and it looks like it stripped the threads on the block, what part do i need to replace to fix this?

[playr158]

need to pop off the head and heli-coil the spark plug shaft.

[Stu37363]

need to pop off the head and heli-coil the spark plug shaft.

yeah i picked up a kit today, i called the local dealership and talked to a mechanic and he said i didnt have to remove anything from the engine, but i couldnt get the tool in there as it is.

[Stu37363]

what tools should i need?
what parts need to be removed?
what if anything will need to be resealed?

if anyone knows i would appreciate it, trying to find the link to the bgb, but i forget where it is located.

[playr158]

pull the head

[stevest202]

what tools should i need?
what parts need to be removed?
what if anything will need to be resealed?

if anyone knows i would appreciate it, trying to find the link to the bgb, but i forget where it is located.

the easiest way to helicoil spark plug threads is remove the head so have a new head gastket to hand to rebuild

[Stu37363]

ive been trying to research this since i have never done it. looks like im going to have to remove the cams and everything. can anyone point me in the right direction? the bgb link i think i need on celicatech is dead and i would love to do this myself.

so i know ill need a new head gasket, and probobly some sealant for the valve cover, my timing belt needs replaced so i guess this would be a good time to do it as well? i saw a walkthrough for that already. im surprised i couldnt find more information on the head; seeing as how the head gasket is replaced by a lot of the turbo setups.

This post has been edited by Stu37363: May 7, 2008 - 11:09 AM