28-01-2025, 09:44 AM
Many thanks for all the advice.
I have fitted two new core plugs so far. I despatched my father to pick some up from Jamie at the seven workshop. The new plugs seem to fit, but for whatever reason I cannot get them to fully seal.
I favour employing bodgit and scarper ltd, along with a new tube of araldite as the next attempt.
If that doesn’t work it should relatively easy to grind it all off and then try the threaded hole / bolt approach.
My initial plan was to replace all three core plugs on top of the head, but given my lack of prowess at fitting the things I might leave well alone!
Since the engine is more of an air fryer than cooker ( I get lots of insect splats on the rear screen and none on the front) I don’t expect any issues.
Apart from the lack of steering out of roundabouts, the Austin is really running well at the moment, so I’m loathe to fiddle too much.
I have fitted two new core plugs so far. I despatched my father to pick some up from Jamie at the seven workshop. The new plugs seem to fit, but for whatever reason I cannot get them to fully seal.
I favour employing bodgit and scarper ltd, along with a new tube of araldite as the next attempt.
If that doesn’t work it should relatively easy to grind it all off and then try the threaded hole / bolt approach.
My initial plan was to replace all three core plugs on top of the head, but given my lack of prowess at fitting the things I might leave well alone!
Since the engine is more of an air fryer than cooker ( I get lots of insect splats on the rear screen and none on the front) I don’t expect any issues.
Apart from the lack of steering out of roundabouts, the Austin is really running well at the moment, so I’m loathe to fiddle too much.