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Leaky coreplugs
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:38 pm
by mawl73
Leaky coreplugs arghh
What's the best way to fitt core plugs!!!
Tapped them in but there leaking and now the engine is in the car
Should I refitt with a sealant???
Thanks for any advise
Re: Leaky coreplugs
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:16 pm
by bmcecosse
The seat needs to be perfectly clean and without any pitting - new plug will need to be HAMMERED in - not tapped in - to collapse the dome shape. A sliver of sealant would be sensible - but do wipe away the excess after the plug is in.
Re: Leaky coreplugs
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:34 pm
by ampwhu
use a socket when hammering them in.
Re: Leaky coreplugs
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:45 pm
by les
Wouldn't it be best to hit in the centre?
Re: Leaky coreplugs
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:12 pm
by bmcecosse
Large ball peen hammer usually........