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(Message started by: bridgdav on Jan 14^th, 2009, 10:11am)

Title: Water Woes - Or lack of it.
Post by bridgdav on Jan 14^th, 2009, 10:11am

I haven't used the car for over 3 weeks - during which time we've had the big freeze.
I had to use the car yesterday - in a rush didn't do the usual checks etc.

SO.

Few miles down the road - Water light comes on - Slight Burning smell - Temp gauge normal.

Pull over, Engine cuts out. Bonnet up - very hot.
Put a couple of litres of water in, handy bottle in back. Comes straight out of the bottom.Steam, water and some Oil.

From what I have read on here - I think the freeze has popped one of the Core Plugs off. Who knows where or when.

Questions:
Where are the plugs located on the 24V..(access)?
Where can I get some if needed..?
Has anybody had this..?
Can it/they be replaced easily..?
What checks should I do before running again..?

I know I've been an Ar$e, but Hey Ho, too late now.

TIA for advice.
Dave :-[

Title: Re: Water Woes - Or lack of it.
Post by Snoopy on Jan 14^th, 2009, 4:59pm

There are some pictures on the main site one of which is HERE (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/torque_crank.jpg) and HERE (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/readyforcyl.jpg)which MIGHT help there is one round the back of the engine as well, which can be seen in the second link ... !
There are several pictures on that site which might also help .

Bad news it sounds like ... :(

Title: Re: Water Woes - Or lack of it.
Post by bridgdav on Jan 14^th, 2009, 5:28pm

You will never guess - but I found it.. The bung that is..

I haven't had the chance to get the car in the air, but I hope its one of the side ones. Judging by the direction the water flooded out I'd say it was.

Great pics...Thanks - Anyone know what the access is like to the sides..?

At least if I can get that back in and do some sort of pressure test I'll have a better idea what its going to run like.

Fingers crossed - Or it might be terminal. :-[

Title: Re: Water Woes - Or lack of it.
Post by Snoopy on Jan 14^th, 2009, 6:43pm

They are usually a standard item.. You can get some sort of thread lock with which to fit them . fordpartsuk (http://fordpartsuk.com/) should be able to source them for you .. Trevor Porter is on the ball for spares.