Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM COLOR CODING
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Lint-Free Towel |
|---|
Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Thread Locking Adhesive | - |
| Brake Cleaner | - |
Repair
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown in the illustration below, cylinder head core plug similar.
- Clean the cup plug contour using air.
- Clean the surface area shown in the illustration below with brake cleaner and air dry.
Material: Brake Cleaner
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NOTE: Do not touch the metal surface with the tip of the bottle.
Apply loctite around the interface between the cup plug and housing.
Material: Thread Locking Adhesive
- Loctite must be seen all around the cup plug circumference.
- Using a lint free towel remove any excess or spot faces found without removing the loctite from the cup plug. Use the General Equipment: Lint-Free Towel
- Let the loctite cure for 24 hours without engine operation.
- Start the vehicle and inspect for leaks.
- If no leaks detected and the cup plug is sealed successfully mark above the cup plug.