CORE PLUG

Post by **shemat** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:30 pm

I've got a core plug gone, its the one behind the dipstick. Please can some of you clever experienced people give me some pointers on replacing it.
Thanks
Matthew

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:34 pm

they just simply bang in once you get the old one out

Post by **shemat** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:56 pm

What holds them in then? Are they just interference fit?

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:58 pm

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:16 pm

Must be completely clean - no rusty bits ! Then fit the new plug in place and hammer the centre (hard) which collapses the convex shape slightly and 'expands' the plug to grip the hole.

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:38 pm

Did the engine freeze in the bad weather?

Post by **shemat** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:57 pm

I reckon it must have, its been sat in the garage since Christmas and I've been out today for a play. The core plug had popped out and simply came away in my hand. At least I'll have no problem getting the old one out!

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:36 pm

Some people recommend an bit of blue hylomar or similar around the new core plugs but I've always banged them in dry...