re: Losing Water

From: Bob Douglas (b-douglas(at)ti.com)
Date: Mon Apr 14 1997 - 14:44:56 CDT


> From: Anthony Robinson <anthonyr(at)aqua.civag.unimelb.EDU.AU>, on 4/14/97 1:00
> PM:

> My question is can I replace the plug without removing the engine? ....
> I think I can get the old one out, but it seems it would be very difficult
> to get a new one in and be certain of it being correctly seated.
 
I believe they make expansion plugs that can be used in these sorts of tight
spots as long as you can get a wrench on the nut. I've never used one, but
seem to recall a friend ran an engine with one for a number of years without
trouble. I'd check with a local autoparts shop.

Regards, Bob Douglas



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