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Leaking core-plugs

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Subject: Leaking core-plugs
From: Richard Olearczyk <ollie@rcp.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 94 17:32:23 GMT
I've got a standard iron block british engine  (new 'T' series, derivative of 
the
old 'N' in MGB's), with (I believe) alloy core-plugs. Has anyone had the 
experience
of the core-plugs leaking or dis-intergrating for no apparent reason?

I've had two of these two litre engines now, the first needed all it's 
core-plugs
replacing after three years, and the latest is under two years old and is 
leaking 
already. Both cars were/are serviced by the dealer, both have never frozen, 
both 
have the recommended anti-freeze (I believe) in them. Both cars live on the 
driveway 
at night, and do about 15K (miles) a year.

Any suggestions as to what the hell I could be doing wrong, how I can prevent 
this?

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Richard Olearczyk  (ollie)    |    RCP Ltd.,
                              |    Dales, High Street,
                              |    Didcot, Oxfordshire,
                              |    OX11 8EQ, ENGLAND


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