Comments on: Ford Spark Plug Blow Outs – Oversize Inserts and FAQ’s

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:30:03 +0000

Rod, Calvan only makes one size insert and it is the largest one available in any brand that I am aware of. I did see what you're talking about on Timesert's website. They say an extra tool is required on the 1L2E PI heads when installing their insert. If you wanted you can ask Horizon Tools directly (about the 38900) to see if they have any additional information. My viewpoint is that it's not a factor with Calvan because it is larger and the taper in the 1L2E PI heads will be drilled out anyway. With the 38900, after the drilling, tapping and replacement insert is installed it's a done deal.

By: Rod

Rod — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:04:06 +0000

I have read that some inserts do not work well on the 1L2E PI heads because the countersink in the head is differant. Is this a problem with the Cal-Van kit?

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:56:12 +0000

Brent, Thanks for taking the time to let us know how the repair went. I agree with your added tips. I’m sure everyone that reads them will too!

By: Brent

Brent — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:39:53 +0000

Plug blew out of my ‘99 F150 5.4 on Monday Oct. 5. Fedex delivered repair kit + 2 inserts Tuesday morning. Had all 8 plugs back in and truck running by Wednesday afternoon. Seems like if you’re going to have a reliable vehicle you should do all 8 plugs.
Great tool! Well worth the price, I figured I saved about $3000.

A couple of suggestions that weren’t in the video.
1. Found it much easier to put ½” hose on shop vac to clean out chips then to have them fly all over engine.
2. Used spray brake cleaner to remove cutting oil from new threads before using JB Weld.
3. Was able to easily get 3/8″ torque wrench on all plugs in the F150.

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:17:41 +0000

We now have the Mount-9200DLT which is the same kit as the Calvan - they are made by Horizon Tool company. They are available in more of our warehouses so they we can reduce transit time to our customers.

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:35:04 +0000

The outside diameter of the insert is .73″ or 18.65mm, this is measuring on the most outer part of the threads. Don’t have the thread pitch of the outside of the insert, however the correct tap for the insert is included in the kit.

By: mitchell rice

mitchell rice — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:13:18 +0000

What is the thread pitch and diameter of the outside of the ford 4.6L spark plug repair insert?

By: dennisb - On Ford Spark Plug Removal

dennisb - On Ford Spark Plug Removal — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:16:21 +0000

Recent email from Bruce K.

The CALTOOL Ford spark plug insert tool kit worked absolutely perfect… I had a #8 plug blow out of my 2002 f150 Lariat…and the video + tool kit I ordered from you was fantastic….great job….great toolkit….

My response; Bruce, thanks for the comment, I appreciate you taking the time to let us know how the repair went. We are happy the kit worked well for you. Although we sell other spark plug thread repair kits for Fords, the Calvan 38900 continues to be the one we strongly recommend (even when others brands fail). One reason we recommend this particular kit for Ford spark plug blowout repairs is because of the overwhelmingly positive feedback we receive from customers like you. Also, we hope to do business with you in the future.

Please keep us in mind for your future tool needs.

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:38:32 +0000

Todd, Thanks for the inquiry/comment. Yes, This tool is designed to be used in the vehicle. Sometimes, ALL of the cylinders are fitted with the Calvan inserts to eliminate the chance of having another blowout in one of the other cylinders. Once the (heater hoses pulled and secured out of the way) coils are removed and the fuel rail is loosened and repositioned, enough access is gained to use the kit. The guide, drill and tap are designed to be used with an air ratchet so it's like using a right angle drill. Since the guide keeps the drill and the tap straight, it's not required to physically see straight down at the cylinder being worked on. The fact that the heads do not have to be removed makes using this kit well worth the effort. Less down time and a lot less expensive repair that is much stronger than the original threads. We've sold hundreds of these without failures, unlike Heli-coil and other brands that use thinner material. See the Calvan 38900 product for more information and keep in mind every kit comes with a DVD showing the procedure (same as the YouTube footage but higher quality).

By: todd

todd — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:57:46 +0000

I am thinking about buying the Calvan tool. I have a 2000 expidition with the 5.4 – the #3 plug blew out and the ford garage said that they couldn’t use their insert process due to not enough room – have people been successful with this tool on cylinders #3, 4, 7, and 8?

Thanks.