Core plugs

Post by **lynda** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:08 pm

Are the core plugs on a 1275 Midget engine the same as on the 1098 Minor engine? The ones on my car are leaking slightly and I'd like to get some replacements!

Thank you

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:30 pm

Try tapping them with a hammer. they might seal.

Post by **lynda** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:34 pm

8009STEVE wrote:Try tapping them with a hammer. they might seal.

...or they might break entirely / fall out??? I don't think I'd feel happy trying that without some spare ones, just in case it all went wrong!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:45 pm

Best to get the correct plugs - the 1098 plugs may be the same as 'some' of the plugs on the 1275 engine - but not the back end plugs - if they are the leakers ? If they are leaking - it's either rust - or the block has been frozen and the plugs have bulged outwards.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:27 pm

Hi Lynda the core plugs are not the same size as the the 1098 ones you need the ones for all a+ engines and 1275cc engines (not cooper S) they are 33.6mm, the 1098cc ones are 41.4mm. They are available from Mini spares if you dont have a local MG spares place.

Post by **lynda** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:22 pm

Thanks! Core plugs now changed and no more leaks

Post by **pskipper** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:22 pm

Which is just as well as I never want to have to change another b1**dy core plug again!