06-09-2024, 03:12 PM
Well, I have ignored everyones advice. One reason being I have no engine lift available
and Grandson on holiday so no chance of help with lifting for the couple of weeks.
.
So 10 minutes measuring, 1 minute doing a test drill, and another 5 with a hole cutter
and you can see the plug easily. Also got a suitable blanking plug (plate ?) which is just a
push fit. Will put sealer round it to make sure it is secure later.
No seats in presently so more elbow room to do the job.
Suprised to see the plug was dry, but having drained the radiator a couple of hours ago
it might just have dried out by itself.
Will put water in and see if any leaks.
Running on 'plan B' now as was hoping to go for a drive this weekend (to see what else fails !)
so if any leaks I am going to cover the plug with JB marine epoxy as a temporary measure
until the new core plugs arrive.
Martin, GM6VXB
and Grandson on holiday so no chance of help with lifting for the couple of weeks.
.
So 10 minutes measuring, 1 minute doing a test drill, and another 5 with a hole cutter
and you can see the plug easily. Also got a suitable blanking plug (plate ?) which is just a
push fit. Will put sealer round it to make sure it is secure later.
No seats in presently so more elbow room to do the job.
Suprised to see the plug was dry, but having drained the radiator a couple of hours ago
it might just have dried out by itself.
Will put water in and see if any leaks.
Running on 'plan B' now as was hoping to go for a drive this weekend (to see what else fails !)
so if any leaks I am going to cover the plug with JB marine epoxy as a temporary measure
until the new core plugs arrive.
Martin, GM6VXB