Cylinder Block - Core Plug Replacement: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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Fig 2: Identifying Specification Table

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Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.

Fig 3: Removing Cylinder Block Core Plug By Using A Slide Hammer
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Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the correct sealing of the plug. If the cylinder block plug bore is damaged, bore for the next oversize plug.

NOTE: Oversize plugs are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on the cup side of the plug.

Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlock® 262 and install the cylinder block core plug.