Core plug leak

[Eugeneb]

My p5b has sprung a leak from a core plug on the intake manifold, does anyone know the size or part number?

The engine is from a later SD1 with SUs

Its the small one on back near the passenger side carb. see picture



next question what's the best way to get the d**n thing out, not quite as simple as the large ones where you knock one side in and the other pops out

Cheers

 

[cobraboy]

That is unlucky. To get you going lower the coolant level, clean the plug up and fill it with JB Weld, it will probably last the summer and give you a chance to find a plug.

 

[classicalgreen]

I would drain down enough. coolant to be sure it won't. pour out..then assuming w have enough clearance ? pop screwdriver in one side and try and lever. one edge away carefully. last thing we want to do is damage the plug seating bore.
clean bore lightly . measure bore.. then do web search and check rover forums ..rover suppliers for. welch plug ( know as core plugs) that size. DO use an sealer adhesive when. fitting new. loctite do one but cannot recall item. name/number. wait over night for adhesive /sealer to dry. then refill and test ..

 

[Quagmire]

Looking at this (Range Rover parts catalogue):



It would look like item 3, which is listed at ERC256

 

[Eugeneb]

Hi

Thanks I'll have a look, in the meantime I got the old one out using a small punch its looks like a 10mm.

Cheers