1 mile from home, I heard a large popping sound and the engine virtually cut out. I coasted to the side of the road and first thought the exhaust had fallen off! Turns out one of the spark plugs had shot out of the cylinder block!! The roadside recovery guy, said my spark plug threads are probably stripped and will need re-helicoiling by an engineering firm. Anyone got any idea of how much I'm looking at, I think its going to be expensive! (11/99)

Nah, I wouldn't have though so. You should be able to get a new cylinder head from Jay or Ka Yu etc. for a pittance (or may be slightly more). Give them a call. I am sure a roadster one will fit even if your car is UK spec. :) Mind you fitting it will be a bit of a job though. :( (and next time DON'T OVER TIGHTEN THE SPARK PLUGS!) (11/99)

See also Cylinder head skim