core plug

hodge69 · Nov 5, 2009

wot is the procedure to fit a new core plug to either cylinder head or engine block at rear of engine on a 300 tdi 2.5....is it the engine out job or can it be done in situ.......i fear its the engine out job myself but praying its not....lol

andyb66 · Nov 6, 2009

Engine out. You may also have to clean up the hole it is has corrorded.

nicedayforit · Nov 6, 2009

hodge69 said:
wot is the procedure to fit a new core plug to either cylinder head or engine block at rear of engine on a 300 tdi 2.5....is it the engine out job or can it be done in situ.......i fear its the engine out job myself but praying its not....lol

Depends which core plug is leaking.
If it's the one on the rear of the head, removal of the head should allow renewal.
If it's the one lower down on the rear of the block it's the engine out I'm afraid.

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