{"id":103257,"date":"2024-03-14T21:20:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T04:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=103257"},"modified":"2025-03-24T19:51:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T02:51:00","slug":"how-to-repair-a-stripped-spark-plug-hole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-a-stripped-spark-plug-hole\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Repair a Stripped Spark Plug Hole"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column103257_94d63f-9b inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-d81e03  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-413538\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading103257_c8b75c-49\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To fix a stripped spark plug hole, consider preparing the necessary tools first, using a Helicoil insert, and coating the tap with grease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spark plugs ignite the fuel inside the combustion chamber by creating a high-temperature spark that exceeds the fuel&rsquo;s flashpoint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtightening the spark plug to the cylinder can strip the spark plug hole and damage its threads. Failing to replace the spark plug and leaving it connected to the cylinder for too long can also damage the hole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Rethreading a spark plug hole isn&rsquo;t going to be a cakewalk, but there are ways you can make it easier. Here are some tips to consider when fixing stripped or damaged spark plug threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thread Sizes for Spark Plugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First of all, if the threads are only damaged but not stripped, you simply need to use the right tap with some grease applied to repair the existing threads.<\/strong> But make sure you get it going in straight. Here is a list of thread sizes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spark-plug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spark plugs\">spark plugs<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>M18 x 1.5: Typically used on some engines up to but not usually after 1986.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M14 x 1.25: This size is used on most vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M12 x 1.25: Used in 3 valve 5.4L Fords, newer Mercedes, Nissan, and Toyota Scions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M10 x 1.0: Used in some motorcycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you know the right size before you even begin to repair the threads with a tap. Also, before you begin, gettyour toolbox, gloves, some grease, and the proper kit ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/error-code-p0301-cylinder-1-misfire-detected\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ue81302cb2d9331219120424d1b86f177\"><style> .ue81302cb2d9331219120424d1b86f177 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ue81302cb2d9331219120424d1b86f177:active, .ue81302cb2d9331219120424d1b86f177:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ue81302cb2d9331219120424d1b86f177 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ue81302cb2d9331219120424d1b86f177 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ue81302cb2d9331219120424d1b86f177 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ue81302cb2d9331219120424d1b86f177:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0301 Code: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep in Mind: A Regular Helicoil Insert is Not for Spark Plugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll find different types of repair inserts for your spark plug holes, like a Helicoil. But remember, spark plug inserts and bolt inserts aren&rsquo;t the same. Not by a long shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/helicoil-for-bolts-illustration.jpg\" alt=\"helicoil for bolts illustration\" class=\"wp-image-105095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/helicoil-for-bolts-illustration.jpg 786w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/helicoil-for-bolts-illustration-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/helicoil-for-bolts-illustration-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/helicoil-for-bolts-illustration-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Helicoil for bolts (see illustration) is a coiled metal insert that requires the hole to be tapped out slightly larger with a special tap that comes with the Helicoil so that after the Helicoil is inserted, the hole will take the same size fastener that was there before. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/spark-plug-Helicoil-kits-illustration.jpg\" alt=\"spark plug Helicoil kits illustration\" class=\"wp-image-105096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/spark-plug-Helicoil-kits-illustration.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/spark-plug-Helicoil-kits-illustration-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/spark-plug-Helicoil-kits-illustration-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">But spark plug Helicoil kits (see illustration) have inserts rather than regular Helicoils. Some spark plug thread inserts are aluminum (not good) and others are steel (better). | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coat the Tap With Grease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One trick you can try is coating the tap with grease. Metal chips from the repair insert can enter and damage the cylinder. By coating the insert with grease, the metal chips will stick to the tap as you pull it out.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column103257_ee9494-5f > 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nSome professionals will slowly turn the engine until the intake valve is open on that cylinder and have air blowing into the throttle body so the filings are blown up and out instead of falling into the cylinder. The tap enlarges the hole making threads for the insert.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blowing the Chips Out With Air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you used grease to trap the filings, before you install the insert, spin the engine over and let the action of the piston blow any chips out that may have fallen in. The engine may start, but you can shut it off quickly and you&rsquo;ve done what you needed to. Then you can screw the insert onto a spark plug with a bit of grease between the spark plug threads and the insert and thread it into the head where you tapped the threads to receive it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to use an insert of the right length. Once the insert is in place, some kits have a tool to stake the insert so it won&rsquo;t come out the next time somebody removes a plug. To do this, you have to remove the spark plug from the insert while it&rsquo;s still in the head and use the stake tool (it looks like a thick punch specially made to expand the knurled neck of the insert) to make the insert permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Make sure to use an insert of the right length. Once the insert is in place, some kits have a tool to stake the insert so it won&rsquo;t come out the next time somebody removes a plug.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping Your Engine Safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under no circumstances is it ever safe for metal filings or other debris to enter the combustion chamber. When foreign substances enter the spark plug hole, you can expect the worst. Various engine parts are likely to malfunction and won&rsquo;t be easy or cheap to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-spark-plug\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u315bacf1ea8395cecdef3d5f845667f5\"><style> .u315bacf1ea8395cecdef3d5f845667f5 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u315bacf1ea8395cecdef3d5f845667f5:active, .u315bacf1ea8395cecdef3d5f845667f5:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u315bacf1ea8395cecdef3d5f845667f5 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u315bacf1ea8395cecdef3d5f845667f5 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u315bacf1ea8395cecdef3d5f845667f5 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u315bacf1ea8395cecdef3d5f845667f5:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How to Clean a Spark Plug<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren&rsquo;t sure how to remove and fix a stripped spark plug without any metal filings falling into the cylinder, consider asking a mechanic for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Do Spark Plugs Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spark plugs can last for around 60,000 -120,000 miles before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-change-spark-plugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"needing a replacement\">needing a replacement<\/a>, but this can still vary depending on several factors.<\/strong> How often you drive, the type of spark plug you use, and your vehicle&rsquo;s year, make, and model can all affect the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-is-the-lifespan-of-spark-plugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spark plug&rsquo;s lifespan\">spark plug&rsquo;s lifespan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Stripped Spark Plug Holes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your spark plug hole is stripped, then it might have something to do with your last trip to the mechanic. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-tight-should-spark-plugs-be-see-torque-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Overtightening the spark plug\">Overtightening the spark plug<\/a> to the cylinder can strip the spark plug hole and damage its threads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column103257_07bf64-dd > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column103257_8d3984-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column103257_8d3984-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column103257_8d3984-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column103257_8d3984-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column103257_8d3984-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column103257_8d3984-70 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nUnlike lug nuts, spark plugs aren&rsquo;t typically overtightened. The standard torque for a spark plug is about 15 lbs. ft.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-spark-plug\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u161d000b64442d5ec97a65455639a683\"><style> .u161d000b64442d5ec97a65455639a683 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u161d000b64442d5ec97a65455639a683:active, .u161d000b64442d5ec97a65455639a683:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u161d000b64442d5ec97a65455639a683 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u161d000b64442d5ec97a65455639a683 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u161d000b64442d5ec97a65455639a683 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u161d000b64442d5ec97a65455639a683:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How to Clean a Spark Plug<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, cross-threading the spark plug and then trying to crank it in is a rookie error that ruins the threads. Sometimes this happens when the spark plugs are in a well and somebody just throws the spark plug in there, then shoves a socket in there, starting to thread the spark plug in a haphazard way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Get a Stuck Spark Plug Out of Its Hole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-change-spark-plugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"right way to replace a spark plug\">right way to replace a spark plug<\/a> without stripping the spark plug hole. But if your spark plug has gotten stuck in its hole or spark plug tube, then you&rsquo;ll need to get it out before repairing the stripped hole. Try applying brake cleaner or WD40 into the hole to break up any oil or grime that might be keeping the spark plug stuck in place. If the spark plug still won&rsquo;t budge after that, it&rsquo;s best to bring your vehicle to a professional mechanic who can get it out safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Drive With a Stripped Spark Plug Hole?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Just because your vehicle can still run with a stripped spark plug hole doesn&rsquo;t mean you should drive it.<\/strong> However, until the spark plug blows out, you probably won&rsquo;t know you have a problem, anyway. A stripped spark plug hole is like a ticking time bomb. It&rsquo;s only a matter of time before it causes your spark plug to blow, leading to engine failure and other costly damage. For your own safety, it&rsquo;s best to avoid driving your car until you repair your stripped spark plug hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Do Spark Plugs Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final price of spark plugs will depend on several factors, such as your vehicle&rsquo;s year, make, and model. On average, however, you can expect spark plugs to cost anywhere from $10 to $640. Depending on your vehicle, they can cost more than a spark plug rethread kit, which typically go for around $30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get a Spark Plug Rethreader Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re dealing with a stripped spark plug hole, don&rsquo;t panic. As long as you avoid driving until you can repair it, you should be fine. Driving around with a stripped spark plug hole can cause your spark plugs to blow, which can damage your vehicle&rsquo;s pistons and valves. Luckily, getting a spark plug rethreader kit is fast and easy with CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a one-stop shop for OE-grade parts, CarParts.com offers a wide selection of high-quality spark plug rethreader kits that are sourced from only the most trusted manufacturers in the industry. We&rsquo;re dedicated to giving you a hassle-free shopping experience, so we&rsquo;ve included detailed and accurate fitment information for all of our parts, tools, and accessories. We can also ship your order to your door in as fast as two business days, thanks to our strategically located warehouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t wait until your spark plugs blow before repairing the stripped spark plug holes. Check out our selection of high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spark-plug-rethreader-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spark plug rethreader kits\">spark plug rethreader kits<\/a> at CarParts.com and order one today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Rethreading a spark plug hole isn&rsquo;t going to be a cakewalk, but there are ways you can make it easier&#8230;. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-a-stripped-spark-plug-hole\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":103292,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,3744],"tags":[1171],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-103257","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"category-ignition-system","9":"tag-spark-plug-2","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Repair a Stripped Spark Plug Hole - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Trying to figure out how to deal with a stripped spark plug hole? 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