Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Lint-Free Towel

Materials

Name	Specification
Thread Locking Adhesive	-
Brake Cleaner	-

Repair

NOTE: Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar.

Clean the cup plug contour using air.

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Clean the surface area shown with brake cleaner and air dry.
Material

: Brake Cleaner

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NOTE: Do not touch the metal surface with the tip of the bottle.

Apply loctite around the interface between the cup plug and housing.

Material

: Thread Locking Adhesive

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Loctite must be seen all around the cup plug circumference.

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Using a lint free towel remove any excess or spot faces found without removing the loctite from the cup plug.Use the General Equipment: Lint-Free Towel

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Let the loctite cure for 24 hours without engine operation.

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Start the vehicle and inspect for leaks.

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If no leaks detected and the cup plug is sealed successfully mark above the cup plug.

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