In our recent videos I showed you how to remove broken manifold studs and how to repair a variety of “stripped out” holes. Now we have a Honda Fit in the shop with the big 1.5 that spit out a spark plug. It is usually an easy job except when you cant see the plug hole. So in this video I show you how to repair spark plug threads by feel 🙈
-Enjoy!
Removing Broken Manifold Bolts The Easy Way! -https://youtu.be/EBIbZjkbfHk
Fixing Bolt Holes With No Threads, Stripped Threads & Really Crooked Threads – https://youtu.be/Vaa08S2YyNg
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So glad I didn't by a fit. WTF! I'd be having a Fit!
Eric, Have you ever considered using a USB Dental Camera to see some of those hard-to-reach spots. They work great in certain situations. Just my 2 cents.
there may not have been any threads left, it could have just been buggered up. What a PITA this looked like.
Crack that whip Mrs O
Those short ones must be for the Ford 5.4 L 2V engines. I've owned two of those with no blowouts. My current 2002 has 172k miles on it with no blowouts. "Knock on Wood"
I remember a Caviler that had worn spark plug holes in an aluminum head. Took head off, went to speed shop, they stamped steel inserts in. We bolted the head back on, screwed in new plugs, and it ran for years. Saved several hundred for sure.
yeah,, i'm old,,,
Looks like someone’s been there before…..lol
I had the same problem on my 09 Honda fit,#4 cyl. It also ruined the coil. Had a insert put in and new coil to repair car
Been watching you for 5 years now. I'm still amazed at how you handle each job or situation. I've worked on vehicles since 1973. There are times I've needed help and your channel has helped me greatly! To see you do a job like this, explaining it, and giving detail is the amazement part! Your Professionalism, Experience, and detail to work is far beyond what many customers get today at their local shops! Sadly going 65 years old from what I've seen it's going to harder to work on New Vehicles because of the learning curve it takes to do the job correctly or completely understand the nature of the beast. Great job Eric!
Good job always a hoot to watch you repair
Thank you Sir for serving others.
why do those stupid engineers put all the plugs where you cant reach em?
I was sure I saw you on the Tiks or the Toks, maybe you did a short on the Tubes. Shorts are usually someone's TikTok's that they copied over. Might have confused someone. Whatever, this seems to be blown spark plug week, so the reminders on proper tightening are welcome.
"We're gonna insert this all the way in the #2 hole." So many double entandres.
One of the first videos I watch of yours was you replacing a spark plug that blew out on a car.
Needs the Italian Tuneup.
Call me crazy, but it might be time for you and Mrs. O to go on a 'romantic' weekend. Just saying…
My, my but you auto mechanics have scarry, high liability days at work sometimes. – The only reality tv there is. Thank you for it.
Saw that you channel has created a Tik tok account, just making sure that account is actually you and not just someone reposting you're videos