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Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement: Material

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ITEM SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
High Strength Threadlocker TA-26 ESE-M99C103-B1
  1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.
    Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Block Core Plug Using A Slide Hammer
    G03247827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the correct sealing of the plug. If the cylinder block plug bore is damaged, bore for the next oversize plug.
  3. NOTE: Oversize plugs are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on the cup side of the plug.
  4. Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlock® 262 and install the cylinder block core plug.

    Cup-Type 

  5. CAUTION: Use care during this procedure so as not to disturb or distort the cup sealing surface.
    CAUTION: When installed, the flanged edge must be below the chamfered edge of the bore to effectively seal the bore.
    Fig 2: Installing Cup-Type Cylinder Block Core Plug
    G03247828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Use a tool suitable to seat the cup-type cylinder block core plug.