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by neilcos
Mon May 29, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Other
Topic: Core Plug Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 970

Re: Core Plug Repair

A few weeks down the line, and the AA temporary repair started leaking. I didn't want to spend money I didn't have on a garage replacement of the core plug(s), so I have covered the offending one with QuikSteel. It is holding so far. Of course, getting that particular plug out will now be a nightmar...
by neilcos
Wed May 10, 2017 9:34 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Other
Topic: Core Plug Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 970

Re: Core Plug Repair

Thanks very much for those views. I agree that if/when the work is done properly it makes sense to do all the core plugs. Though I'm reluctant to spend that money now, the situation is complicated by the fact that the AA will not attend again should their 'temporary' fix break down and the leak - it...
by neilcos
Mon May 08, 2017 12:24 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Other
Topic: Core Plug Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 970

Core Plug Repair

Complete amateur with first post, so please be gentle! My 1.8i shot plenty of hot water out of a core plug last week and a very nice AA man cleaned it up and sealed it with a product called BlueMagic QuikSteel. The plug was intact and had leaked due to rust he said. After 4 hours for it to set, I di...