Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement: Material
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ITEM SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| High Strength Threadlocker TA-26 | ESE-M99C103-B1 |
- Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.
- 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.
- Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlock® 262 and install the cylinder block core plug.
Cup-Type
- Use a tool suitable to seat the cup-type cylinder block core plug.
NOTE:
Oversize plugs are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on the cup side of the plug.
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.