I do not have coils yet, so please forgive...
How difficult do you think it would be to get the inserts out? I have a rivnut tool here at my shop that I could use to install a threaded insert or...
could get a splined insert such as http://www.mcmaster.com/#92398a123/=qc2ok5
Has anyone considered or researched drilling & tapping the inserts in the coils so they could be bolted in place from the top as an under-mount?
This way the plate could be dismounted and the coils could stay in place over the plugs.
I have found "goof-off" in a yellow can works very well. Apply and let it soak a little and then gently pry with plastic scrapper or floss. I used the stuff to de-badge my black truck and managed to leave to no marks what so ever,:bigthumb:
I'm kinda with snowman, appears one cylinder is not firing, you can see the motor rock and hear it miss just before the knock every time. I did not read the entire thread so I do not know if this was mentioned... did you perform any checks to see if you had a valve hanging open? In my opinion it...
If you have a harbor freight local, they have a low profile flex head ratchet with 1/4" on one end and 3/8" on the other. This tool was invaluable when changing the gasket. Also a mechanics mirror and flex head magnet comes in handy as well. I had to make a gasket scraper out of a metal socket...
The pressurized stream from the red straw sprayer should be sufficient to remove / dissolve any grease. Then just allow the solvent to evaporate a few minutes before applying the locktite to the insert and installing in the newly threaded holes.
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