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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Ianb on 23 March 2010, 16:59:22

Title: Core plug replacement
Post by: Ianb on 23 March 2010, 16:59:22

Come on gang, really need some help. Can the plug be replaced with engine in situ?  I don't even know its position in the block.  Anybody out there with 'the knowledge'?

Thanks

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 March 2010, 18:43:42

Which head?

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: dad1uk on 23 March 2010, 19:38:44

On my 2.5 Daz managed to refit the plug back in the O/S head but had to remove all the skuttle to do it.
I would think N/S head would be virtually impossible to do with it in the car.

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Ianb on 24 March 2010, 17:05:59

Thanks Simon.  Bug*er!

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Ianb on 24 March 2010, 17:08:00

Water is coming from near side.

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 March 2010, 17:11:05

Are you sure its the core plug?
If you remove the scuttle panel and climb onto the top of the engine armed with a torch you should be able to see :y
I will have a look how easy it is too remove the dispack carrier on an engine I have that may give us an idea...

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Ianb on 24 March 2010, 17:16:32

Thanks for the prompt reply.  I'm pretty certain it's the core plug, but not 100% sure. Had an initial check around the HBV and other hoses. All seems dry. I took the plenum and trumpets off just to check that the coolant bridge wasn't the problem.
The water runs out under gravity. Even with the plenum off etc, fill up and watch it pour out. 
Thanks for the advice.

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 March 2010, 17:18:51

I hate to say it but the core plugs I have done did exactly the same run straight out as soon as you poured the water in :(

It will be tomorrow when I look at the engine I can take some pictures too if that helps so you can see what your up against :y

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Ianb on 24 March 2010, 17:20:08

OK, many many thanks.  Wait for further info.

rgds

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 March 2010, 17:21:33

Has it always had antifreeze in it?

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Ianb on 24 March 2010, 17:24:08

No!!  Hasn't had antifreeeze for quite some time.  Did top up when the weather got cold. Have to add in defence the car is being used by my son, and didn't realise the antifreeze was below par. Could this be a contributing factor?

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Andy B on 24 March 2010, 17:31:28

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No!!  Hasn't had antifreeeze for quite some time.   ..... Could this be a contributing factor?

 :-? It's been the coldest winter in over 30 yrs, so quite probably.    ;)

Title: Re: Core plug replacement
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 March 2010, 17:31:32

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No!!  Hasn't had antifreeeze for quite some time.  Did top up when the weather got cold. Have to add in defence the car is being used by my son, and didn't realise the antifreeze was below par. Could this be a contributing factor?

Yes afraid so :-?