[doc] Re: M18 plug in engine - what is hiding under it?

["Mike Bosworth" <mike.bosworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Stian

Yes it may be rusty but if its not leaking i wouldnt touch it, clean 
it up and paint it with high temp paint if you have to :)

Regards

Mike
403/2001/vrh732w

--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Hi all -
> I need some more help when cleaning up the heart of my engine.
> Part 9 at 1.1.1. in the Parts Manual shows an M18 plug right behind 
the 
> waterpump - earlier leaks have made this really rusty and I'd like 
to 
> replace it just for the heck of it.
> 
> My question is this - can I undo the plug by simply screwing it out?
> What will happen? Is there an oil canal under it or coolant or what?
> What is it for?  I don't want to screw this one up! ;)
> 
> Best wishes
> Stian B.

--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Hi all -
> I need some more help when cleaning up the heart of my engine.
> Part 9 at 1.1.1. in the Parts Manual shows an M18 plug right behind 
the 
> waterpump - earlier leaks have made this really rusty and I'd like 
to 
> replace it just for the heck of it.
> 
> My question is this - can I undo the plug by simply screwing it out?
> What will happen? Is there an oil canal under it or coolant or what?
> What is it for?  I don't want to screw this one up! ;)
> 
> Best wishes
> Stian B.




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