There's some sort of rumor going around that we tawk funny(Gunnybusa @ Sep. 18 2007,16:47)I had to google Lawn Guyland(Glyn @ Sep. 18 2007,11:06)Yes Gunny, I am.(Gunnybusa @ Sep. 18 2007,11:43) Gyln you from Long Island?
There's some sort of rumor going around that we tawk funny(Gunnybusa @ Sep. 18 2007,16:47)I had to google Lawn Guyland(Glyn @ Sep. 18 2007,11:06)Yes Gunny, I am.(Gunnybusa @ Sep. 18 2007,11:43) Gyln you from Long Island?
what he said, they have +1/ +2 / +3 sizes. works like a charm.(ks-waterbug @ Sep. 17 2007,11:11) Go to the parts store and get an oversized plug.....
They're right. Timeserts work MUCH better than helicoils. The 00-05 cadillac devils tend to blow head gaskets. During the replacement proccess you have to install new threads in the block due to the head lifting. At first GM was saying to use helicoils, but they kept bustin loose while the customer was ridin down the road after the repair. Now they say to use timeserts and they work MUCH better. They don't bust loose after installing them. If you go that route, I would deff. use a timesert rather than helicoil.okay.....some of you mentioned heli coil....
I've done some reading...there is a controversy over helicoils and their effectiveness.....a few sites suggest using a "timesert" instead ...that they are more reliable and not prone to coming loose or leaking....
any experts in this area.....btw this is scaring me enough to just go with a news oil drain pan.....then I won't worry about it. with one of these fix it gadgets....everytime I crank the throttle I will wonder if my oil will be springing a leak.....
any more input....?
Oil pan $128
Plug $3.50
Washer $0.99
Doing the job right Priceless !