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I followed that one pretty close, it look to me like dealer bought it back to make the guy happy. Fixed the quarter and is reselling it. Nothing about this is that odd. I've fixed a lot worst damage that that on new cars coming in.
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10% Ethanol has been used in the midwest instead of MTBE for a LONG time... I'd say at least 5 years if not more.
It's been around here since 1980, so ya it's been around the mid-west for a while now. Cars have been using Ethanol resistant rubber and fuel system parts since the mid-80's. It will not harm your car.
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I have had my 2003 Taurus for 3 years now it has about 70,000 miles. I can say it has been one of the most reliable cars I have ever owned. The only problem it had was a cam postition sensor at about 64,000.
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NEVER NEVER NEVER use a thread insert on an aluminum automotive head. They change the effective heat range of the plug (not necessarily in a predictable manner) and can lead to further engine damage, the kind where you WILL need a lower end too. They may also move the plug into or out of the combustion chamber because of the depth changes the inserts can cause. I realize that it may appear to be a cheap fix, but to do it right the head casting must be replaced. That having been said, here are a whole lot more folks who will argue that a bubblegum and bailing wire fix is in fact ok:
What's this, some more run in circles scream and shout? I've been doing this to motorcycles and more than a few cars going back to the 60's. Done right it's fix that's better than new.
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Wow, talk about over kill. Stripped threads on spark plugs is not that uncommon, the fix is to repair the threads. Below is a link to a thread repair kit.
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I just want to know how you got 21.9 L motor to fit in that thing........