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(Message started by: rob_reznik on Jun 10^th, 2014, 11:49am)

Title: Core plugs 2.9 12V
Post by rob_reznik on Jun 10^th, 2014, 11:49am

Have a leaking core plug at back of the engine - anyone any idea what size they are? looks an intersting job changing it :-(

Title: Re: Core plugs 2.9 12V
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jun 10^th, 2014, 1:23pm

Try contacting Burton Power - they should be able to supply and I think a full set is under £10 ;)

Title: Re: Core plugs 2.9 12V
Post by rob_reznik on Jun 10^th, 2014, 3:02pm

just ordered thanks - £4.95 plus postage :-)

Title: Re: Core plugs 2.9 12V
Post by rob_reznik on Jun 10^th, 2014, 11:03pm

anyone chaged one with the engine in and any tips? - its one on the rear by the bulkhead and looks very tight working space

Title: Re: Core plugs 2.9 12V
Post by rob_reznik on Jun 12^th, 2014, 4:16pm

Looks like either the head or engine will need to come out - its just too tight to get new one back in

Title: Re: Core plugs 2.9 12V
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jun 12^th, 2014, 4:35pm

Assume this is the core plug on the rear of 1 of the cylinder heads - any chance of getting a long / deep clamp over it to set the new core plug in place ? Something like a sash clamp ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-JOINERS-SASH-CLAMPS-1100mm-x-200mm-Steel-Pair-Vintage-/131212739430?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1e8ce38366
Just doing a bit of thinking outside the box to try and save you some time & effort !

Title: Re: Core plugs 2.9 12V
Post by rob_reznik on Jun 12^th, 2014, 5:48pm

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx143/rreznik/Ford_Cologne_V6_29_back.jpg

Its the one on the right as you are looking at it - sash clamp maybe an idea - was thinking of making a bracket with bolts and spacers to try and pull/push it in - I really don't want to fetch the engine out - if I do I'm assuming it should be a days job but at least I can change all the other plugs as well

Title: Re: Core plugs 2.9 12V
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jun 12^th, 2014, 6:15pm

Well, I had the 2.8i V6 out of a Mk2 Granada and back in the same day on my own...it was a cold January day and I was a lot younger then... Only had an A-frame gantry and a winch to do it with...Mk2 Grannies are flippin' heavy to push I can tell you :o