2003 Toyota Tacoma Spark plug stripped out on engine

2003 TOYOTA TACOMA
214,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CWSCHULTZ32
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I never replaced the spark plugs on my truck not thinking I tried and stripped one out what kind of damage will this cause after putting the new plug in any way and it not running right and what kind of repair bill should I be getting for this kind of damage?
Jan 13, 2010 at 12:02 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Stripped plug hole -take it to a machine shop or use a heli coil from NAPA don't work you might be looking at a new cylinder head.

It won't be running right bcuz the cylinder is leaking compression from the others . You got 5 cylinders instead of 6
Jan 13, 2010 at 12:28 AM
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CWSCHULTZ32
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If I keep driving it will it cause further damage?
Jan 13, 2010 at 12:51 AM
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RASMATAZ
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What's gonna happen here its gonna be misfiring and throwing the check engine light on overall end of results is a washed up cylinder and can ruin the cylinder walls/rings its getting fuel but not being burned and making it down the oil crankcase and mixing with oil which is no-no thing. I recommend you get it taking care of then to end up with major problems down the road-
Jan 13, 2010 at 3:12 AM
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