<VV> Re: corvair nightmare

[Corvair66@aol.com]

Rusty,
 If you are unsure if you wish to tackle the job yourself, just go find a 
shop that works on older (air cooled) VWs. I am sure there are plently in the 
Dallas area. They do this all the time as they also have aluminum heads. Probably 
take them 20 minutes. It might be a good idea to loosen and pull up the fan 
shrouding on that side so they can see better. VWs even (air cooled variety)  
use the same spark plug many Corvair guys use, Bosch W8AC. Find a shop and talk 
to them, take the car there, no need to pull the head.
 Dave Huntoon
 CNM
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After 5 months I got my 65 140 convt. Back from my mechanic.  Driving it
home it launched at sparkplug.  I limped on home and decided to email
this group. I don't want to take it back to the mechanic for another 5
months.  What do I do.  I put the plug back in but it just slides in and
out.  I have heard of heli coils but I am unsure of what they are and
how they work. Is it possible to fix this situation with out pulling the
head off.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.