vts plug out

1. reeves89 Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 swindon Posts: 28 saxo vtr, vts

   #1 26th July 2010, 23:14

   just wondered if anyone else has had a plug jump out whilst driving??
   put my foot down off the lights and number 4 plug stripped the threads and smashed my ignition pack lol luckily i carry a spare pack and got home on 3.
   ive got a heli coil for it nw anyone heli coiled theres?
   
   cheers, nath
2. robut Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 South Wales Posts: 282 '00 Furio 16v

   #2 26th July 2010, 23:19

   My mate had this happen to his 172, was caused by the plugs being cross threaded when they were changed.
3. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #3 26th July 2010, 23:19

   its not an unknown occurence lol, helicoiling usually works if done properly
4. robut Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 South Wales Posts: 282 '00 Furio 16v

   #4 26th July 2010, 23:25

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