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bigreddaddy
06-28-2007, 06:21 AM
I just bought a Kawasaki Mojave 110 in great shape for $50. It has 2 problems, a stripped spark plug hole and supposedly no spark.
I did a search here and besides the helicoil I saw a Permatex Fix-A-Thread. It's real cheap and says no drilling so I thought I would check it out.
I'd like some input from those that have used it.

Dirtcrasher
06-28-2007, 10:28 AM
I have a tube but never used it. I just don't trust it, but it may work great. I always opt for the helicoils...

bigreddaddy
06-28-2007, 11:10 AM
Can you tell me how it is supposed to work? Do you squirt it in the hole then use a plug to make the threads?
I've never had to fix a messed up thread.

Dirtcrasher
06-28-2007, 02:09 PM
I imagine it's a 2 part epoxy with a release agent. If I can find it I'll post the directions. Remember, if that crap doesn't work it will fall into the cylinder and valve area. I wouldn't use it in that application. I'd grease the hell out of a helicoil tap, tap it and then flush the topend. That would be a safer permanent repair. About 45$ for the kit....

dreadhed
06-28-2007, 03:06 PM
From what I have read on diesel and other sites that stuff work pretty good. I have never used it though.

honda_atc200es
06-28-2007, 03:45 PM
if you use the permatex, you should do a rebuild of the engine and use the permatex while the engine is apart to see if it works and so nothing gets in the engine, a rebuild would be a good idea anyway if you got the quad for $50