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MG MGA - Leaking core plug

Hi All
I have noticed that I have a leaking central core plug on the side of the block. I have bought a new plug but wonder whether it is good to smear some gasket sealant around the recess before fitting the new plug. Any comments would be helpful.
Thanks Brian
Brian Paddon

Use red loktite paste.

Jim
JL Cheatham

See item 7 here - https://www.octarine-services.co.uk/enginebuilding.htm
Chris at Octarine Services

Useful pictorial process Chris. Very clear.

Steve
Steve Gyles

Thanks guys for your replies. Followed your web Chris. Took a while getting the old one out. Stripped plug leads and cap,oil branch pipe and dip stick to get access.Need to paint new plug and then reassemble bits and fill up.
Brian
Brian Paddon

This thread was discussed between 16/07/2017 and 19/07/2017

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