Ist choice - buy a new cylinder head.
2nd choce (if too expensive/not available) fit a Helicoil insert and repair the thread. Do-able with hand tools for a skilled DIY-er, or a machine shop will do it for a few £/$
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Phil Saunders
February 2011
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