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Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement: Notes

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000218
 Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material

Item Specification
Threadlock 262
TA-26		 WSK-M2G351-A6
  1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.
    2. Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Block Core Plug Using Slide Hammer
    GF0000219Courtesy 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.
  3. Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlock 262 and install the cylinder block core plug.
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