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nfaber
04-09-2005, 12:43 PM
Anybody know what it would take to replace the head of a Taurus with the Vulcan engine?

One of the spark plugs holes stripped out and won't hold a plug.

Can a machine shop put some kind of sleeve in the head?

Madcat455
04-09-2005, 09:45 PM
Anybody know what it would take to replace the head of a Taurus with the Vulcan engine?

One of the spark plugs holes stripped out and won't hold a plug.

Can a machine shop put some kind of sleeve in the head?

There is a "heil-a-coil" kit available that any mechanic should be able to install to fix the threading problem.... Although, I don't rember if it can be done "on car" or if it has to be removed.

Which plug hole is it???

cougarman
04-09-2005, 11:46 PM
Yes Some machine shops will install the heli coil with the head on the engine

way2old
04-10-2005, 07:22 PM
We have done it with 100% success. Works great, as long as you can get a drill straight on plug hole.

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