Core plug replacement--- sealant?

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Re: Core plug replacement--- sealant?

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You dont have to spin :)
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Re: Core plug replacement--- sealant?

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But sometimes you just get in the mood?
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Re: Core plug replacement--- sealant?

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I'm interested in this, as I will have to take the core plugs out to clear out the silt I have in my engine.
How do you do take them out? Katy says to drill a hole - but they are not that accessible when engine is still fitted in car.
The last time I had a core plug out was when my Series V saloon engine froze (with no anti-freeze) back in the 1978/79 winter season, and the plug did what it was supposed to do - found it on the end of about 4 inches of frozen "ice pop".
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Re: Core plug replacement--- sealant?

Post by bmcecosse »

I urge you not to touch the core plugs - very awkward job 'in the car' . Just use the drain cleaner.....
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Re: Core plug replacement--- sealant?

Post by gtt1951 »

I'll resume my engine block saga back in the original thread
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47533
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'50 Low-light with 918 Side-valve engine,
'51 High-light with Side-valve 918 engine,
'55 4-dr with 803 engine,
'56 Traveller with 1098 engine.
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