Heavy Breather

Well-Known Member

• Feb 20, 2010

• #1

ok guys that bastid core plug at the back of the engine has gone, i'm told there's only one?
Is there any easy (easier) way to get the bloody thing out?
Can i get to it if i drop the engine? it got a 2" lift so does this give extra distance to lower the engine?
Any tips, advice appreciated

Thanks

 

Last edited: Feb 20, 2010

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Feb 20, 2010

• #2

trolley jack under sump and remove radiator & engine brackets then lower engine down till yu can get at core plug.

 

Heavy Breather

Well-Known Member

• Feb 20, 2010

• #3

DOH didn't even say iys a 300tdi disco 96

 

Heavy Breather

Well-Known Member

• Feb 20, 2010

• #4

redhand said:

trolley jack under sump and remove radiator & engine brackets then lower engine down till yu can get at core plug.

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cheers, wasn't sure if i needed to remove the rad, is there only one core plug?

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Feb 20, 2010

• #5

Heavy Breather said:

cheers, wasn't sure if i needed to remove the rad, is there only one core plug?

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You'll stick the viscous fan into it as the engine tilts forwards if you don't or at least it will on a 200tdi.

assuming 300 will be similar.

 

Heavy Breather

Well-Known Member

• Feb 20, 2010

• #6

Thanks, should have that done tomorrow. hope to see you at Strata in May

 

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nicedayforit

New Member

• Feb 21, 2010

• #7

Heavy Breather said:

cheers, wasn't sure if i needed to remove the rad, is there only one core plug?

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Theres two core plugs in the back end of a 300tdi.
One in the rear of the head and one below in the block.
Theres also another one that seals off an oil-way.
If it's the one in the head, head off to sort.
If it's the one in the block, engine out or try K Seal first.

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?&app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=25390

 

Last edited: Feb 21, 2010

Heavy Breather

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #8

its the one in the block, or at least it is now, managed to get a screwdriver in but the bastid won't pop out, it is the same size as the ones on the side ain't it?

 

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flipper

New Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #9

Just a tip for you, having changed a number of core plugs in the past if you get a can of hamerite paint or similar and give the new plug several good coats of paint before fitting it then it will last a lot longer

 

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martinhollings

New Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #10

all the ones in the block are all the same size its the one in the center of the back of the block you need to change not the one near to the o/s of the engine this one just covers the back of the cam shaft using the correct amount of antifreeze should help stop them rusting

 

Heavy Breather

Well-Known Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #11

martinhollings said:

all the ones in the block are all the same size its the one in the center of the back of the block you need to change not the one near to the o/s of the engine this one just covers the back of the cam shaft using the correct amount of antifreeze should help stop them rusting

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Cheers, i have got the right one, can't try again till weekend due to having to work, not had it long so it could have been running without anti-freeze for quite a while, it won't be in future tho.

Thanks