1999 Hyundai Elantra spark plug tread

1999 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBTOV1989
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I was installing spark plugs, on the 3rd, and 4th one the plug wont tighten. What can i do
Sep 25, 2010 at 9:39 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If the thread has been damaged, you will have to get that plug thread repaired with a helicoil thread repair kit, this should be done by a mechanic as if you get it wrong the head will be damaged further.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 26, 2010 at 4:27 AM
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